In the world of crime, one bad decision can change everything. And this case proves it. Moments after a violent carjacking, chaos erupts on the streets. Two armed suspects open fire on a blue Ford truck, injuring the driver and two passengers before speeding off into the night. But their escape doesn't last long. Ohio State Patrol officers quickly track the stolen vehicle to a truck parking lot, unaware that the next few seconds will spiral out of control. >> Okay, I'm seeing some movement in the vehicle. Believe the white males in the driver's seat. >> They're starting the vehicle. >> We need to move in. >> Police stop. STOP. >> THEY'RE TAKING OFF. THEY'RE TAKING OFF. SOUTHBOUND. >> Uh speed's 100 176 southbound. Uh they just driving all over the road. >> He's looking for blunder spikes 171. >> Just be careful. They tried to hit me head on and they're trying to hit other cars. >> Right lane lane. We're coming up to that unit with the stop sticks. Right lane. He's going to be taking sign that exit, guys. Sign that exit. >> Can you guys help me with him out? >> I can't right now. No, they're going straight down. Straight down. >> As long as you got a unit close to you for backup. Take them out. >> Covered. >> Anybody else have eyes? >> Okay. All green. They're pointing a gun. >> They They just They just They just shot at me. Green. They just shot at me. >> Green. He shot one at me. >> Shot fire. Correct. I crashed out. I'm catching up. >> 725 check off. You okay? >> Oh yeah. Just, you know, little spin out. I'm coming to take him out. The higher speed. >> I know he's shooting at me though. He's shooting at me. He got shot at me again. We're passing this 164. He's on the right lane. Right shoulder. Right shoulder. >> 164. Right shoulder. >> 113. Hit the shoulder again. Right shoulder. >> Left lane. 107. Flight traffic. That's fine. Good. >> I'm fine. Just trying to prepare my rifle. Light traffic approaching the Gail House. >> Approaching Gail. >> He's going into the way station. There's a way station. >> The way station going to the way station right off the on green heading south again at 162 middle lane. >> Southbound 162 middle lane. 160. Aviation in the air. >> Just be careful. He's shooting at us. >> He's got a gun out. He's got a gun out. >> The officer who deployed the stop sticks escapes without injury. But the chase is far from over. The suspects push deep onto highways and interstates, flying at dangerous speeds for the next 5 minutes. They show no signs of stopping, forcing officers to close in, risking everything to bring them down. Going to set up 137 15 approaching the construction zone. 58 approach to construction down lane. Still continuing. Approaching the 19 construction zone. Good. I don't know. That was freaking awesome though. >> Contact with me again. We're still rolling south. >> Okay. Contact with 725 again. >> Right. We're in the construction zone. >> 1844. I've tried all the time. I can't get him out. >> 1837 87. Unit 121. Do not use stop 6. We stopped at THE shot fire round in the median. We're back on the on ramp. >> Okay, did you turn around? Right. Using the rifle. >> Okay. >> Our unit injured. >> Crashing out. He's still in the ditch. How many is low? Still in the ditch. Might get stuck here. I'm approaching Bravo 240. 240. 240. >> SHOW ME YOUR HANDS RIGHT NOW. >> 240. >> WALGREENS. We got I someone Hey, someone take the radio. Where do YOU GUYS TAKE THE RADIO? >> RADIO. >> YEAH, I think I hit him. >> He's He's down. >> Hey Get over here. Get over here. No, we cannot see the passenger. >> Driver looks like he's down. >> Officers hold their positions for nearly an hour, maintaining a tight perimeter around the area. With weapons drawn and negotiations underway, every passing minute increases the tension as they wait for the suspect's next move. >> You hit anywhere. Give me a thumbs up or thumbs down if you've been hit. Thumbs up. You've been hit. >> Okay. Thumbs down. All right, Dude, it was like a half thumb. I I don't know. >> Ronnie, are you able to climb up on the passenger seat and exit out of the p the left passenger door? Yes. >> Yep. Back seat. We're going to have you exit that back left door. Keep your hands up the whole time. Okay. You're going to come up on the left side. It's okay. Collect yourself. I know the gas the gas sucks. I know. I understand that. >> You guys got the passenger. >> Just keep your hands straight up. Okay. >> I got driver still. >> Keep your hands straight up. You're going to walk towards the patrol car. Pull your pants up. That's fine. Pull your pants up. Okay. Hands up. Hands up. Keep your hands up. Walk to the back of the truck. Straight to the road. Keep your hands up. >> I got your hands up the whole time. Keep your hands up the whole time. Now you stop. Stop. Now you're going to walk towards us. >> This way. This way. Hands up. Turn around. Walk backwards. >> Hands up. Hands up. Hands up. >> Cuff them. Search them. Cuff and search them. Stephen, are you able to get out of the front house so we can help you? Ronnie. >> After another tense hour with no response from the driver, officers make their move. They advance cautiously, weapons ready, unsure what's waiting inside. Every step forward is a risk, but it's the only way to bring the suspect into custody safely. >> Stop moving. Stop moving. Stop moving. Get out of the car. Get out the car. I >> got hands. I got hands. Stay roll. Just cop him right here. Don't worry about it. >> Good. >> The two suspects names were Steven Michael Jones Jr. and Ronnie Lee Oliver Jr. Before the pursuit, Steven and Ronnie shot at the three occupants of the truck they stole. The shots missed one victim but hit the other two occupants. One of them survived but was seriously injured. However, the other later died of his injuries. Both suspects were charged with one count of homicide, one count of armed robbery, two counts of assault with intent to murder, one count of carjacking, and four counts of felony weapons offenses. While Ronnie has not yet been sentenced on December 16th, 2024, Steven pleaded guilty to all nine counts. During his sentencing, the murder victim's parents delivered emotional statements, but Steven showed no remorse as he lashed out at the parents with a vulgar rant. For all nine counts against him, Steven was sentenced to 40 years in prison.