BATAVIA, N.Y. — The City of Batavia Police Department is investigating an incident where an officer discharged their weapon early Sunday morning.
According to City of Batavia Police, around 2:30 a.m., officers were called to the Speedway gas station, located at 204 West Main Street. Police were called to the scene to check the welfare of individuals who reportedly were "not acting right" and possibly under the influence of drugs.
Upon their arrival, police located three individuals and a vehicle. Police say they observed a handgun "in plain view inside the vehicle, and within reach of the occupant(s)."
An officer then tried to secure the gun. However, it resulted in a struggle between the officer and a man who identified as 26-year-old Charles L. Jackson, of Rochester.
Police say the officer discharged their weapon at the suspect, but no one was struck. Jackson was then able to break free from the struggle and led Batavia Police and deputies from the Genesee County Sheriff's Office on a pursuit through the City of Batavia and into the Town of Batavia.
The pursuit ended when Jackson crashed in the Town of Batavia. According to police, the vehicle crashed on private property near Woodland Drive.
Three individuals, including Jackson, were all taken into custody without incident. The gun was also recovered.
Police say Jackson sustained injuries from the crash and was taken to RRH-UMMC. No one else was injured.
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discharge of the weapon, as well as the incidents that followed.
