(La Porte, IN) - A woman was critically injured in a motor vehicle crash stemming from the firing of gunshots in La Porte.

An arrest has also been made.

Prior to the Monday afternoon crash, La Porte Police said an individual fired gun shots at a group of people on the city’s east side and fled in a vehicle.  More shots were then fired at a vehicle following the suspect.  

According to police, it wasn’t long before the suspected vehicle struck another vehicle at Scott and Ohio streets.  The victim's injuries were described by police as life-threatening.  The suspect then fled on foot but was soon apprehended near Maple Tree Apartments.

So far, the names of the suspect and victim have not been released.  Anyone with information is asked to contact La Porte Police.