EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The suspect accused of seriously injuring an Evansville Police Department officer in a shootout had his initial hearing on Tuesday.

Jailani Chew was arrested and charged with several serious crimes, including two counts of attempted murder, after a confrontation with police that began over a stolen vehicle, EPD said.

According to EPD Chief Philip Smith, Chew had just turned 18 last month.

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On Tuesday, Chew had his initial court hearing.

During court on Tuesday, the judge set Chew's bond at $1 million cash. A preliminary plea of Not Guilty was also entered by the court on Chew's behalf.

According to court records, Chew's family said they're in th

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