Police shoot, kill suspect after high-speed chase ends in Ventura

Police shot and killed an armed suspect who led them on a chase in Ventura.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
VENTURA, Calif. (KABC) -- Police shot and killed an armed suspect after a high-speed chase ended in Ventura Thursday evening, according to the Ventura Police Department.

Oxnard police was initially in pursuit around 7:20 p.m. before the suspect entered Ventura, prompting Ventura police to assist in the chase, VPD said.
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During the chase, the suspect's vehicle was "disabled" near Harbor Boulevard and Seward Avenue. It appeared the driver smashed into a fence.

VPD says the suspect exited the vehicle and took off running. That's when police opened fire.

The suspect was struck and pronounced dead at the scene.
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No officers or bystanders were hurt in the shooting.

It was not immediately known what started the pursuit.
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