Central Dispatch advised that the vehicle was occupied by two m/b subjects both armed. The Illinois State Police helicopter was following the vehicle and advised patrol units that the vehicle attempted to exit I-290 at the 25th Ave exit near Wedgewood and Gardner. WPD Officers, were notified that the offending vehicle struck an unmarked squad car in the area. Both subjects fled in the area of Gladstone and Gardner. One firearm was recovered from the vehicle and both subjects were taken into custody and turned over to Villa Park Police Department.
The public is reminded that all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
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