Attempted murder charges filed after high-speed chase

A Pennsylvania man who led Maryland State Police on a high-speed chase on the Capital Beltway on Saturday morning faces numerous counts of attempted murder after he allegedly rammed police cars deliberately, injuring two officers.

Christopher E. Murphy, 30, of Horsham, Pa., was charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, second-degree assault on a law enforcement officer, malicious destruction of property, and numerous traffic charges. He is being held at the Prince George’s County central booking as he awaits his initial court appearance.