Crime & Safety
Chase Ends On 101 Freeway In Calabasas; Suspect Shot Dead: Report
The subject of a car chase that started in Ventura County died after being shot by authorities on the 101 Freeway, The LA Times reported.
CALABASSAS, CA — A domestic violence suspect was reportedly shot and killed at the end of a car chase on the 101 Freeway in Calabasas, reports say.
According to The Los Angeles Times, Ventura County deputies responded to the domestic violence incident in Camarillo around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. The suspect was considered armed and dangerous and was wanted on a warrant, the Times reported.
A car chase that ensued ended when the suspect crashed into a guardrail at southbound Las Virgenes road, according to the Times. California Highway Patrol officers were communicating with the man at that point and asked him to surrender.
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According to the Times, sometime between noon and 12:30, law enforcement officials fired on the man.
Northbound and southbound lanes of the highway were closed for an extended period as a result.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office responded to assist with an officer-involved shooting. The sheriff's office said an adult male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Homicide bureau investigators from the sheriff's office are investigating.
NB & SB US-101 at Las Virgenes- ALL LANES BLOCKED due to a pursuit that resulted in an accident. Unknown duration. #101 #TrafficAlert quick https://t.co/xFJkaQTJkK pic.twitter.com/ScLtBssEp1
— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) January 12, 2019
A vehicle pursuit of a reportedly armed individual that began in Ventura County is now stopped, US 101, E/B, near Las Vigenes Road. The subject is uncooperative and both directions of US 101 are stopped. Surface streets are jammed. Avoid the area. @CaltransDist7 @CHPWestValley pic.twitter.com/HGkLXbXfU1
— CHP Moorpark (@CHPMoorpark) January 12, 2019
Shot of freeway at standstill. Subject apparently is in his car and won’t get out. Cops have him surrounded. Photo by @Michael_Coons pic.twitter.com/cZwgJf0QUl
— Kyle Jorrey (@KyleBJorrey) January 12, 2019
Freeway standoff in Calabasas pic.twitter.com/AZbpYe6a8y
— Jamilascent (@jamilascent) January 12, 2019
This report will be updated.
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