MOUNT PLEASANT — After officers were reportedly shot at while chasing a suspect driving at over 100 mph, Charleston County deputies arrested a teenager when he crashed the car he’d allegedly stolen Dec. 11, officials say.

The suspect is 17-years-old, according to sheriff spokesperson Lexi Douglas. He has not yet been identified.

He faces seven charges in connection to the incident, including one count of attempted murder, resisting arrest with a deadly weapon, possession of a stolen vehicle, failure to stop for blue lights, and firearm-related offenses.

Officials with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office began the pursuit around 9 p.m. on U.S. Highway 17 near Steed Creek Road in Awendaw, according to an incident report. The chase ended well over 20 miles away when the teen rammed into

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