It all unfolded around 12:24 a.m. Tuesday when officers responded to a shooting on Aquarium Way. The two victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and another was treated at the scene.
Police tracked down the suspect vehicle near Burnett Street and Pacific Avenue, and a chase ensued.
That suspect headed north on the 710 Freeway and fired shots at officers, prompting them to fire back. Nobody was hit.
That investigation has all northbound lanes of the freeway shut down at Long Beach Boulevard, along with the 91 Freeway connectors. At 5 a.m., the California Highway Patrol said all lanes would stay closed for another two hours.
The chase ended when the suspect crashed into a power pole and fire hydrant near Santa Fe Avenue and 11th Street in downtown L.A., knocking out power and sending water rushing onto streets in the area.
The suspect was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.
Police say a firearm was recovered. Additional details were not available.