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Montebello Police Fire on Pursuit Suspect in Pico Rivera as Driver Escapes

Investigators have not determined whether the fleeing driver was hit.

Overview

  • The early-morning encounter began around 2 a.m. during a pursuit of a recklessly driven car, according to Montebello police.
  • Officers lost control and sideswiped a curb during the chase before relocating the suspect vehicle in a Pico Rivera neighborhood.
  • As officers approached on foot near Paramount Boulevard and Maxine Street, police say the driver accelerated toward them and they opened fire.
  • A witness reported hearing roughly 15 gunshots, and no officers were reported injured.
  • The area near the 5 Freeway was taped off for an active investigation, and the suspect fled with their condition unconfirmed.