Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a woman as they continue to investigate an incident in Newtown, where a car allegedly crashed into a school bus whilst attempting to evade police, then drove at officers yesterday afternoon.
Police spotted the Kia Optima, allegedly stolen from NSW, near the intersection of Princes Highway and Roebuck Street in Newtown near Geelong about 3.40pm.
With Air Wing monitoring above, police units on the ground attempted to intercept the vehicle.
The Kia allegedly attempted to flee the scene and reversed into a school bus.
The occupants on the bus were not injured.
It is alleged the Kia then drove at police, where one officer discharged their firearm.
The Kia collided with another car before the two occupants fled on foot and were arrested nearby.
The female driver of the civilian vehicle was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
A 43-year-old NSW woman was transported to hospital under police guard with minor injuries.
She was interviewed by detectives and has been charged with handle stolen goods.
She was bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates' Court on 31 March.
A 37-year-old man of no fixed address was transported to hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the arm.
He remains in hospital under police guard.
The investigation remains ongoing with Professional Standards Command oversight, as is standard practice when a police firearm is discharged.
Detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone who witnessed the incidents, or anyone with dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
