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Northbound 5 Freeway Shut in Burbank After Police K‑9 Shot During Apprehension

CHP assisted traffic control after lanes closed near the Buena Vista Street offramp.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. near the northbound lanes by the Buena Vista Street offramp, police said.
  • All northbound lanes were closed between Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Way for an unspecified duration, according to CHP.
  • Burbank police requested assistance from the California Highway Patrol to implement traffic breaks and manage the closure.
  • Police posted on X that officers were searching the 2400 block of Buena Vista Street and nearby neighborhoods and urged residents to stay inside.
  • The K‑9's condition was not confirmed late Saturday night, and authorities had not said whether any arrests were made.