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Freeway Carjacking Suspect Shot by LAPD
20 Jun
Summary
- Suspect attempted to carjack a driver on the 210 Freeway.
- Police fired on an armed suspect after he refused commands.
- The suspect was also struck by a less-lethal round.
Authorities have released new video footage of a police shooting that occurred on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar on May 5. The incident involved an armed suspect, identified as Jason Vega, who was being sought by Los Angeles Police Department officers for multiple warrants.
Vega fled on foot from officers and entered the 210 Freeway, where he allegedly attempted to carjack a motorist. Video shows Vega running across traffic lanes before officers confronted him. Investigators stated that Vega did not comply with commands to drop his weapon, prompting at least one officer to discharge their firearm.
In addition to being shot, Vega was also struck by a less-lethal round before being apprehended. The investigation into the shooting is currently ongoing as authorities review the evidence.
