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La Crosse, WI (WXOW) - A La Crosse man will go trial for a car chase in the city.

21-year-old Nougai Xiong is charged with four counts including two felonies, all as a repeater.

Xiong along with four others were arrested after a high speed chase May 3^rd.

That chase began in the parking lot attached to apartments at 721 Division Street where 20-year-old Sarah Hougom was shot.

Police says the chase and shooting are not connected.

Police say neighbors reported a suspicious vehicle with occupants in the lot.

The vehicle was reported stolen from Ramsey County, Minnesota.

When officers arrived, the vehicle sped off down Cameron Street toward the UW-La Crosse Campus.

It finally stopped in the 11^th and Pine Street area.

All five occupants ran but were caught and arrested.

Xiong will go to trial in September.

19-year-old Tong Xiong was also charged in this case, he is serving 90 days behind bars.