LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A suspect has been apprehended after an intense standoff that lasted for hours in the Mid-City area on Friday evening. The incident unfolded following a pursuit by officers from the LAPD’s Wilshire Division, who were responding to reports of a stolen vehicle.
The pursuit came to a quick end near the intersection of Venice Boulevard and S Burnside Avenue. Aerial footage from AIR7 HD showed several LAPD patrol vehicles positioned to block a residential street, as the officers worked diligently to safely apprehend the suspect from a black Dodge Charger without license plates. Given the belief that the suspect was armed, authorities exercised extreme caution during the operation.
Law enforcement agencies confirmed that there was an outstanding arrest warrant for the suspect. Just before 7 p.m., the suspect finally surrendered to authorities and was subsequently taken into custody without further incident.
As this is a developing story, more information will be provided as it becomes available. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing situation.