A high-speed police chase through Los Angeles concluded Tuesday morning when authorities rammed the Range Rover of a suspect wanted for attempted murder. The pursuit began around 7:15 a.m. when Santa Monica police attempted to apprehend the suspect near the interchange of the 405 and 118 Freeways in the San Fernando Valley.
Assistance was requested from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), which joined the chase as the suspect traveled southbound on the 405 Freeway. The driver was observed weaving through traffic and exited the freeway in the Koreatown area. The suspect then drove into oncoming traffic lanes on Vermont Avenue before re-entering the eastbound 10 Freeway.
CHP officers pursued the Range Rover as it reached speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour into the San Gabriel Valley, narrowly avoiding other vehicles. The chase came to an end on Paramount Boulevard when the suspect, while attempting to avoid a box truck and another car, struck the median, causing the Range Rover to roll at a low speed. A CHP vehicle then rammed the SUV, bringing it to a complete stop.
Officers immediately approached the vehicle, with guns drawn, and apprehended the driver. The suspect, wearing a white shirt and khaki shorts, was later seen in handcuffs on the ground as officers stood guard.
The suspect is wanted for an incident on July 3, during which he allegedly fired a round into another vehicle. The victim in that incident was not injured, and the suspect had not been apprehended until Tuesday's chase, according to Santa Monica police. Detectives are seeking to file attempted murder charges, though the department indicated the charges could be reduced to assault with a deadly weapon if not accepted. No injuries were reported as a result of the chase.