LASD in pursuit of carjacking suspect in South Gate
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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies with the Century station were in pursuit of a carjacking suspect in South Gate Wednesday evening.
The pursuit began at around 9:15 p.m., and when Sky9 overhead, the suspect could be seen driving at high speeds through surface streets in the area.
The driver was behind the wheel of a red Toyota Tacoma.
After several minutes, the suspect pulled over after running over a set of spike strips, which burst one of his back tires and one of his front tires.
He attempted to flee from the area on foot, running a block away onto 69th Street and Naomi Avenue, where he was tackled by pursuing deputies.
Sparks fly as suspect runs over spike strip
One of the front and one of the back tires of the vehicle appeared to have been caught by a spike strip, as sparks flew from beneath the tires.
Suspect pulled over, apprehended after fleeing on foot
The suspect pulled over at around 9:25 p.m., where he attempted to flee from the area on foot.
He was quickly apprehended by pursuing deputies who chased him into a neighborhood a couple of blocks away on 69th Street and Naomi Avenue.
