Suspect Arrested Following Officer-Involved Shooting In Riverside

RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — An 18-year-old man remained in custody Monday after leading officers on a foot chase in Riverside.

Shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday, two officers attempted to contact an adult man, who was later identified as Isaac Sanchez, in the 2100 block of 9th Street.

According to the Riverside Police Department, a foot chase ensued after Sanchez began to run away from officers.

During the chase, he produced a handgun and pointed it at the officers. An officer-involved shooting subsequently occurred.

Police said Sanchez discarded his firearm and continued to run, but was taken into custody a short distance away.

He has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, prohibited person in possession of a firearm, person prohibited by injunction to possess a firearm, gang member in possession of a firearm, violation of gang injunction, resisting arrest and violation of probation.

No injuries were reported.

The weapon was recovered at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Riverside Police Department at (951) 353-7138 or (951) 353-7105.