A police chase in South Los Angeles ended with gunfire late Thursday, prompting a search for four suspects before all were taken into custody.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 2:32PM
SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A police chase in South Los Angeles ended with gunfire late Thursday, prompting a search for multiple suspects before all four were ultimately taken into custody, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
LAPD said the incident began just before 11 p.m. when officers initiated a pursuit of a man reported to be armed with a rifle near 96th Street and Baird Avenue.
Authorities said two of the suspects initially escaped and remained at large for several hours before they were found and taken into custody Saturday morning.
Police have not said what led to shots being fired during the incident. No suspects or officers were struck by gunfire, according to LAPD.
During the response, one police vehicle crashed. Two officers were taken to a hospital and were reported to be in stable condition.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
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