Chase from Jefferson into Orleans Parish shuts down I-10 Sunday afternoon

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Cops pursuing a suspect in Metairie caught up with the fleeing driver in New Orleans.

"Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office deputies chased a vehicle into Orleans Parish shortly after 1:45 pm today," NOPD Sgt. Barry Fletcher said in an email. "The chase ended on Interstate 10 eastbound near the City Park exit."

He says police closed the I-10 eastbound as a result.

"Motorists should avoid that area."

We have asked JPSO for details about who they were chasing and why.

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