Teen Suspect Apprehended After Reckless Car Chase in Queens

A dramatic incident unfolded in Queens, New York City, on Sunday evening when 19-year-old Keyah Richardson was captured on bodycam footage driving a stolen white sedan. The chase began around 5 p.m. when police attempted to pull him over. Instead of complying, Richardson recklessly reversed the vehicle, colliding with another car and narrowly missing a mother and child as he crashed into a building's metal shutters. The situation escalated as Richardson struck a police officer while attempting to flee, pinning the officer between his own vehicle and a parked car. Despite the chaos, Richardson continued his reckless escape, smashing into multiple vehicles as he sped down a one-way street against traffic. After abandoning the stolen car a few blocks away, he attempted to evade capture by running onto a subway platform. NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry reported that the police were determined to apprehend Richardson after he endangered an officer's life. Following a foot chase, Richardson climbed onto a rooftop, where he was ultimately cornered and arrested by police. Aerial footage captured the moment of his capture, showcasing the coordinated efforts of the NYPD Aviation Units and the Emergency Services Unit. The officer struck by the sedan was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital. Daughtry emphasized the successful recovery of the stolen vehicle and the importance of ensuring the safety of police officers, stating, "your cops go home to their families."