Shots were fired near teh corner of 39th Walnut streets early this morning after a high-speed car chase, according to witnesses. Several University students said they say Philadelphia Police cars chasing a Buick traveling west on Walnut Street at about 2:30 a.m. The witnesses said the Bucik crashed when turning north on 39th Street. At least one person ran from the vehicle, heading north toward Chestnut Street, witnesses added. Witnesses said they then heard at least two gunshots. It is uncertain whether the people in the car or the police officers fired the shots. A pane of glass ar the entrance to Cavanaugh's Restaurant was shattered. A Cavanaugh's manager declined to comment.
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