Armed suspect surrenders after hours-long pursuit through LA County

An armed suspect surrendered to the California Highway Patrol after an hours-long pursuit through Los Angeles County.

Officers said the pursuit stemmed from a shooting at a Pomona apartment complex. CHP said the car matched the description of a vehicle Pomona Police Department was searching for. 

CHP said the suspect failed to stop the car when officers tried to pull it over. The driver led police north towards Bakersfield, then drove through a gap in the median and turned south back toward the San Fernando Valley. 

Officers attempted to use spike strips to end the pursuit before asking for permission to use a PIT maneuver. 

After driving on the 5 Freeway for nearly an hour, the suspect exited the freeway onto Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake.

The suspect continued driving through the windy roads near Castaic Lake as officers trailed behind. Officers believe the suspect started throwing objects out of the passenger-side window during the pursuit. 

Officers attempted to flatten the suspect's tires several times with spike strips, finally striking the driver's side near Lancaster. The suspect slowed down nearly immediately after but continued to drive away from police. 

CHP used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle near the intersection of 20th Street W. and W. Avenue K. 

Shortly after, the suspect surrendered to police, ending the nearly two-hour pursuit.