Columbia, MO — April 2, 2024 A violent carjacking attempt at Club Car Wash on Conley Road escalated into a multi-agency pursuit spanning over 28 miles. The suspect, Josue Lopez, assaulted a 75-year-old man, dragging him from his Honda Accord and repeatedly punching him before attempting to steal the vehicle. A witness intervened with a firearm, prompting Lopez to flee in a white Buick Lacrosse. This was actually Lopez's second carjacking attempt. 10 minutes earlier, the same suspect got into a parked car with a woman and her 2 children after the driver went into a convenience store. Lopez put his hands on the wheel and gear shifter and said "We're leaving." The woman picked up an alternator from the floorboard and threatened Lopez. Lopez exited the woman's vehicle and returned to his own car, leaving the scene. Columbia PD, with assistance from multiple neighboring agencies and the Highway Patrol Air Unit, pursued Lopez southbound on Highway 63, reaching speeds up to 95 MPH. Spike strips were deployed near Renz Farm Road. Lopez left the highway, traveling off road, and ultimately became disabled on the grounds of the Jefferson City Airport. Lopez faces multiple charges including: - Vehicle Hijacking - Attempted child kidnapping (2 counts) - Tampering with a motor vehicle, 1st degree - Assault 3rd Degree – Special Victim - Resisting Arrest - Driving Without a License – 2nd Offense - Careless & Imprudent Driving Sentencing details can be found at the end of the video. 00:00 intro 2:18 vehicle pursuit 20:35 spike strips 21:30 leaves highway 24:50 on airport grounds 26:25 arrest Map courtesy of GISGeography https://gisgeography.com/missouri-map/ Mugshots obtained from Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search https://web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/