LAPD pursuit ends in arrest after suspect flees vehicle on foot

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) followed a man charged with assault with a lethal weapon Monday afternoon, ultimately taking him into detention in downtown Los Angeles.

Suspect Pursued

The LAPD initiated a pursuit of a suspect believed to be involved in an assault with a deadly weapon, driving a white Ford F-150. The chase commenced around 3 p.m. as officers attempted to apprehend the individual.

Chase Through Downtown L.A.

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The pursuit unfolded across multiple surface streets in downtown Los Angeles, with the suspect maneuvering onto sidewalks in an apparent effort to evade law enforcement.

Suspect Apprehended

At approximately 3:25 p.m., the suspect exited the Ford F-150 and fled on foot. However, police swiftly captured and subdued the individual in the courtyard of the Los Angeles Mission. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.