CHICAGO - A man was arrested Friday after stealing an ambulance and crashing into multiple vehicles during a police chase on Chicago’s West Side, authorities said.

What we know:

The incident occurred around 3:55 p.m. in the 300 block of South Central Avenue.

Officials said the man stole an ambulance from Loretto Hospital and crashed into another vehicle, striking two Chicago police vehicles during the pursuit.

An officer fired a weapon at the suspect during the chase, but no one was hit, according to police.

The suspect continued fleeing and hit several vehicles on the road, including a Chicago police vehicle near Cicero and Chicago avenues.

He later tried to run away on foot but was taken into custody. Police said the man was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was listed in g

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