Suspect arrested in Koreatown after allegedly shooting at police during chase

Monday, February 17, 2020
KOREATOWN, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A man accused of shooting at officers during a chase was arrested after a search by police in Koreatown.

The man was suspected of stealing a car and led police on a pursuit starting around 8:30 p.m. Sunday on the 101 Freeway through Silver Lake, onto streets and then back north on the 101, Los Angeles police said.
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As the suspect was entering the 101, he allegedly fired at officers, with several rounds hitting a patrol vehicle.

The chase continued in the Rampart area, and the suspect later abandoned the vehicle on Berendo Street and Wilshire Boulevard.

A perimeter was setup and a K-9 and SWAT arrived to the scene. The man was arrested around 1 a.m. Monday.
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No officers were injured in the situation.
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