Houston officers get in Uber to chase running suspect, video shows

Houston police officers got into an Uber vehicle to chase a running suspect instead of using a patrol car. The incident raises a question about whether the Uber driver was required to agree when police asked to use his vehicle.

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National7 articles from 6 sources across the spectrum· Updated 35d ago

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  1. Aug 22Houston police officers commandeer Uber vehicle during pursuit of suspect
  2. Aug 23Houston Uber driver gets roped into police car chase

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Last development · Aug 23 — Houston Uber driver gets roped into police car chase

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ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 36d ago

Houston police officers asked an Uber driver to help in a chase. Was he required to say yes?

CW 39 HoustonCenter· 36d ago

HPD officers jump into Uber to try to catch suspect

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 36d ago

Houston officers get in Uber to chase running suspect, video shows

CBS NewsCenter· 37d ago

Houston Uber driver gets roped into police car chase

Fox26 HoustonCenter· 38d ago

Houston police officers commandeer Uber vehicle during pursuit of suspect

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Breitbart NewsRight· 35d ago

WATCH — Houston Uber Driver Shocked When Officers Jump into Car During Foot Chase: 'Running Off Adrenaline'

Fox NewsRight· 35d ago

Houston Uber driver caught in wild police chase as officers seen on dashcam video hitching a ride in his car

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