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3 Albuquerque Police Officers Hurt In Collision With Suspect

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque police say three officers were injured while pursuing a suspect, who is now in custody. Authorities say the officers were responding to a domestic violence call Saturday afternoon. Officer Fred Duran says upon their arrival, the suspect had fled the area in a car when they tried to approach him. A chase ensued and ended with a head-on crash with a police vehicle near Coors and Central. The officers were treated and released from a hospital. According to Duran, the suspect was arrested without incident. However, the suspect was found wearing body armor including a bullet proof vest. Police have not released the suspect's name.