Fleeing Armed Suspect Shot by Police, Taken Into Custody After Attempting to Carjack Driver on I-210
Bledsoe St & I-210 W
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Summary
- An armed suspect was taken into custody after officers pursued and shot him on I-210 on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
- A statement from the LAPD said that the suspect, who was known and wanted, fled from narcotics officers seeking him out and entered the highway.
- While on the highway, he tried to carjack someone, after which police gave commands for him to drop his weapon. When he didn't comply, police opened fire and struck him.
- The suspect fell to the ground but was still close to the gun, and authorities say he continued to not comply with officers' commands. This prompted officers to utilize less-lethal rounds, after which the suspect complied and was detained.
- He was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated and released into police custody. No one else was injured in the incident.
- Video from the incident showed traffic at a standstill as police cordoned off the scene. Westbound lanes on I-210 remain closed at Polk St amid the investigation.
Timeline
While an investigation unfolds, I-210 will continue to experience closures.
Police stated the man was evaluated and released from a local hospital and is in custody.
The suspect was shot by officers while holding a gun, and less-lethal was deployed once the suspect continued to refuse commands once shot.
Police have released a statement indicating the suspect was wanted for felony charges before the attempted carjacking occurred.
A report from CBS Los Angeles says that the suspect was struck by gunfire.
It's unclear if anyone was struck by gunfire.
A gun was recovered from the scene, and the suspect is in custody.
As of 4 p.m., the westbound lanes of I-210 at Polk St remain closed.
The 25-year-old suspect was reportedly wanted for an attempted carjacking, per a report from ABC7.
Police fired shots while pursuing a felony suspect, per a report from the Los Angeles Times.
Police have not yet confirmed whether someone was shot, contrary to previous reports.
Westbound lanes of I-210 are closed amid the investigation, as seen in user video.
A report from NBC LA say that police appeared to take someone into custody. The report also states that an officer-involved shooting may have occurred, but this has not yet been confirmed.
A Citizen user's live video shows traffic still at a standstill near the underpass.
A Citizen user's live video shows huge police and firefighters presence still under the underpass.
A Citizen user's live video shows two helicopters overhead at a distance.
A Citizen user's live video shows police taping off one of the lanes of the roadway, with traffic at a complete standstill. Additional police officers are also warding people of the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter hovering above the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter flying overhead, with police and firefighter presence on the street.
A Citizen user's live video shows police officers under an underpass as traffic begins to build up.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Bledsoe St & I-210 E.
While an investigation unfolds, I-210 will continue to experience closures.
Police stated the man was evaluated and released from a local hospital and is in custody.
The suspect was shot by officers while holding a gun, and less-lethal was deployed once the suspect continued to refuse commands once shot.
Police have released a statement indicating the suspect was wanted for felony charges before the attempted carjacking occurred.
A report from CBS Los Angeles says that the suspect was struck by gunfire.
It's unclear if anyone was struck by gunfire.
A gun was recovered from the scene, and the suspect is in custody.
As of 4 p.m., the westbound lanes of I-210 at Polk St remain closed.
The 25-year-old suspect was reportedly wanted for an attempted carjacking, per a report from ABC7.
Police fired shots while pursuing a felony suspect, per a report from the Los Angeles Times.
Police have not yet confirmed whether someone was shot, contrary to previous reports.
Westbound lanes of I-210 are closed amid the investigation, as seen in user video.
A report from NBC LA say that police appeared to take someone into custody. The report also states that an officer-involved shooting may have occurred, but this has not yet been confirmed.
A Citizen user's live video shows traffic still at a standstill near the underpass.
A Citizen user's live video shows huge police and firefighters presence still under the underpass.
A Citizen user's live video shows two helicopters overhead at a distance.
A Citizen user's live video shows police taping off one of the lanes of the roadway, with traffic at a complete standstill. Additional police officers are also warding people of the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter hovering above the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter flying overhead, with police and firefighter presence on the street.
A Citizen user's live video shows police officers under an underpass as traffic begins to build up.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Bledsoe St & I-210 E.
While an investigation unfolds, I-210 will continue to experience closures.
Police stated the man was evaluated and released from a local hospital and is in custody.
The suspect was shot by officers while holding a gun, and less-lethal was deployed once the suspect continued to refuse commands once shot.
Police have released a statement indicating the suspect was wanted for felony charges before the attempted carjacking occurred.
A report from CBS Los Angeles says that the suspect was struck by gunfire.
It's unclear if anyone was struck by gunfire.
A gun was recovered from the scene, and the suspect is in custody.
As of 4 p.m., the westbound lanes of I-210 at Polk St remain closed.
The 25-year-old suspect was reportedly wanted for an attempted carjacking, per a report from ABC7.
Police fired shots while pursuing a felony suspect, per a report from the Los Angeles Times.
Police have not yet confirmed whether someone was shot, contrary to previous reports.
Westbound lanes of I-210 are closed amid the investigation, as seen in user video.
A report from NBC LA say that police appeared to take someone into custody. The report also states that an officer-involved shooting may have occurred, but this has not yet been confirmed.
A Citizen user's live video shows traffic still at a standstill near the underpass.
A Citizen user's live video shows huge police and firefighters presence still under the underpass.
A Citizen user's live video shows two helicopters overhead at a distance.
A Citizen user's live video shows police taping off one of the lanes of the roadway, with traffic at a complete standstill. Additional police officers are also warding people of the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter hovering above the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter flying overhead, with police and firefighter presence on the street.
A Citizen user's live video shows police officers under an underpass as traffic begins to build up.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Bledsoe St & I-210 E.
While an investigation unfolds, I-210 will continue to experience closures.
Police stated the man was evaluated and released from a local hospital and is in custody.
The suspect was shot by officers while holding a gun, and less-lethal was deployed once the suspect continued to refuse commands once shot.
Police have released a statement indicating the suspect was wanted for felony charges before the attempted carjacking occurred.
A report from CBS Los Angeles says that the suspect was struck by gunfire.
It's unclear if anyone was struck by gunfire.
A gun was recovered from the scene, and the suspect is in custody.
As of 4 p.m., the westbound lanes of I-210 at Polk St remain closed.
The 25-year-old suspect was reportedly wanted for an attempted carjacking, per a report from ABC7.
Police fired shots while pursuing a felony suspect, per a report from the Los Angeles Times.
Police have not yet confirmed whether someone was shot, contrary to previous reports.
Westbound lanes of I-210 are closed amid the investigation, as seen in user video.
A report from NBC LA say that police appeared to take someone into custody. The report also states that an officer-involved shooting may have occurred, but this has not yet been confirmed.
A Citizen user's live video shows traffic still at a standstill near the underpass.
A Citizen user's live video shows huge police and firefighters presence still under the underpass.
A Citizen user's live video shows two helicopters overhead at a distance.
A Citizen user's live video shows police taping off one of the lanes of the roadway, with traffic at a complete standstill. Additional police officers are also warding people of the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter hovering above the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter flying overhead, with police and firefighter presence on the street.
A Citizen user's live video shows police officers under an underpass as traffic begins to build up.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Bledsoe St & I-210 E.
While an investigation unfolds, I-210 will continue to experience closures.
Police stated the man was evaluated and released from a local hospital and is in custody.
The suspect was shot by officers while holding a gun, and less-lethal was deployed once the suspect continued to refuse commands once shot.
Police have released a statement indicating the suspect was wanted for felony charges before the attempted carjacking occurred.
A report from CBS Los Angeles says that the suspect was struck by gunfire.
It's unclear if anyone was struck by gunfire.
A gun was recovered from the scene, and the suspect is in custody.
As of 4 p.m., the westbound lanes of I-210 at Polk St remain closed.
The 25-year-old suspect was reportedly wanted for an attempted carjacking, per a report from ABC7.
Police fired shots while pursuing a felony suspect, per a report from the Los Angeles Times.
Police have not yet confirmed whether someone was shot, contrary to previous reports.
Westbound lanes of I-210 are closed amid the investigation, as seen in user video.
A report from NBC LA say that police appeared to take someone into custody. The report also states that an officer-involved shooting may have occurred, but this has not yet been confirmed.
A Citizen user's live video shows traffic still at a standstill near the underpass.
A Citizen user's live video shows huge police and firefighters presence still under the underpass.
A Citizen user's live video shows two helicopters overhead at a distance.
A Citizen user's live video shows police taping off one of the lanes of the roadway, with traffic at a complete standstill. Additional police officers are also warding people of the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter hovering above the area.
A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter flying overhead, with police and firefighter presence on the street.
A Citizen user's live video shows police officers under an underpass as traffic begins to build up.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Bledsoe St & I-210 E.
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Thanks to democrat laws he will be out by tomorrow morning
Ever notice the news likes to protect the suspects more than the public.
Definitely a traffic mess. Just drag his ass to the side and open up the lanes.
HUMAN SPEED BUMP. AND THEN CALL THE CORONER. Save us all tax payers
Thanks to democrat laws he will be out by tomorrow morning
Ever notice the news likes to protect the suspects more than the public.
Definitely a traffic mess. Just drag his ass to the side and open up the lanes.
HUMAN SPEED BUMP. AND THEN CALL THE CORONER. Save us all tax payers
Thanks to democrat laws he will be out by tomorrow morning
Ever notice the news likes to protect the suspects more than the public.
Definitely a traffic mess. Just drag his ass to the side and open up the lanes.
HUMAN SPEED BUMP. AND THEN CALL THE CORONER. Save us all tax payers
Thanks to democrat laws he will be out by tomorrow morning
Ever notice the news likes to protect the suspects more than the public.
Definitely a traffic mess. Just drag his ass to the side and open up the lanes.
HUMAN SPEED BUMP. AND THEN CALL THE CORONER. Save us all tax payers
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Thanks to democrat laws he will be out by tomorrow morning
Ever notice the news likes to protect the suspects more than the public.
Definitely a traffic mess. Just drag his ass to the side and open up the lanes.
HUMAN SPEED BUMP. AND THEN CALL THE CORONER. Save us all tax payers