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Shooting Suspect Crashes Into LAPD Cruisers in Downtown LA, Injuring Two Officers

Police say the collision followed a brief pursuit after reports of gunfire near the Produce Market District.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 1 a.m. to reports of a shooting near 7th Street and Central Avenue.
  • Investigators say an argument escalated when a man pulled a handgun and fired multiple rounds toward people in the area.
  • Units from LAPD’s Newton and Central divisions located a white SUV and initiated a short pursuit around the produce market.
  • Video shows the SUV driving erratically and attempting to ram patrol cars before crashing near Alameda and Bay streets.
  • Two officers and the suspect were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, the market was briefly locked down, at least one person was detained, and no suspect identity or charges have been released.