Car thief killed during dramatic escape

A car thief in Olomouc, Moravia, was shot and killed by the police early on Friday during a dramatic getaway. The man, who had stolen a Škoda Octavia at around 3 am, was followed by police in quick pursuit. Eventually, he abandoned the stolen vehicle for a getaway car, where an accomplice was also waiting. According to reports, as the car sped away, one of the officers managed to climb in. But – in danger of falling out and attacked by the suspects – he was forced to use his firearm – killing the driver and wounding his accomplice. The latter underwent an operation in hospital and is in stable condition.