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Woman shot by Detroit car chase suspect dies from injuries

Several officers tackled a man who led them on a long chase and tried to run through traffic. (WDIV)

DETROIT – A woman who police say was shot by a man before he led police on a 45-minute chase Friday through Detroit has died, police said.

Police said the woman was shot in the head in Southwest Detroit several days ago. She died at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday, police said.

The 33-year-old woman was shot inside of a Dodge Journey on Fort Street near Outer Drive, police said.

Read: Officers tackle shooting suspect on roof of minivan after long chase through Detroit

Police chased the man through Detroit for about 45 minutes before tackling him on top of a minivan. 

Watch police tackle the suspect below:

Watch chopper footage of the car chase below:

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