The Frightening Moment A Suspect Threw A 2 Month Old Infant At Cops While Trying To Get Away

John Henry James III allegedly launched the innocent child at officers – who were standing six feet away – before trying to run away from police through nearby trees.

James is alleged to have pulled the ‘crazy’ stunt in Vero Beach, Florida, on May 26, after going on the run from cops who tried to pull him over for traffic violations. The baby was unharmed after being thrown and was caught by one of the officers.

It’s not clear if the baby, who hasn’t been named, belongs to James.

The pursuit in the community of Gifford took place on the early evening of May 26, but the sheriff's office released details and edited video Friday.

The chase started when a deputy attempted to stop the suspect for "failure to maintain the lane," the office said. It lasted about 40 minutes and included James driving a white Nissan SUV that struck an unmarked sheriff's vehicle, according to authorities.

The pursuit got so wild that law enforcement called off the ground chase and tracked the suspect via helicopter, the sheriff's office said.

James drove to an apartment complex, stopped and tried to run away, according to the agency. Deputies followed and chased him on foot, the office said. That's when he allegedly tossed the baby.

Deputies took the suspect to the ground.