Deadly Shootout Erupts as Police Corner Alleged Car Thief

Julie McCartt was heading out for some takeaway food when she found herself witnessing a deadly gunfight between police and an alleged car thief in Roseburg, Oregon on Saturday, March 9.

“Well last night was crazy, went for Chinese food and saw high speed chase that didn’t end well for the bad guy,” McCartt said on Facebook.

Officers from Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police chased the allegedly stolen car into a nearby ranch, reported local broadcaster FOX12 .

This video shows the alleged car thief exchanging shots with police just before the car bursts into flames.

When the shootout ended human remains were found inside the vehicle, FOX12 reported. No officers were injured during the incident.

Police said the stolen car reportedly had multiple weapons and ammunition inside, including a semi-automatic rifle. Credit: Julie McCartt via Storyful