A police pursuit ended in the waters off Will Rogers Beach in Malibu Thursday morning after a suspect fled on foot before entering the ocean, authorities said.
The incident began around 7:20 a.m. near Pacific Coast Highway and Marina, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police said officers were pursuing a wanted person on foot when the suspect ran into the water. The standoff remained ongoing Thursday morning as officers continued to monitor the situation.
Authorities did not immediately release additional information about the suspect or the circumstances that led to the pursuit.
The investigation is ongoing.