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Suspect tased by police following chase in north Charlotte

A large police presence gathered Friday afternoon in north Charlotte following a police chase.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A large police presence gathered Friday afternoon in north Charlotte following a police chase.

According to officials, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to a breaking and entering call in the 3600 block of Joel Turner Drive around 1:20 p.m.

Officers said they saw the suspects flee the scene in a car which they then attempted to pull over. When the vehicle's driver refused to pull over, a pursuit began.

Eventually, the occupants in the car jumped out and ran on Pointer Ridge. CMPD said they had one person in custody around 2 p.m. after the individual was tased by police, prompting a response from Medic.

This is an active, developing story. Stay with WCNC.com for the latest.

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