A high-speed police chase in Los Angeles ended in gunfire Tuesday afternoon, leaving an officer injured and a suspect wounded. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. in Boyle Heights, near Garnet Street and Marietta Street, after a pursuit that began in Vernon. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the suspect, allegedly armed with a gun, crashed a pickup truck and fled on foot, firing at officers. An officer was struck in the chest, but his bulletproof vest absorbed the impact. The officer was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Officers returned fire, wounding the suspect, who was also transported to a hospital in critical condition. A handgun was recovered at the scene, marked with evidence chalk. The LAPD is reviewing body-worn camera footage to determine the sequence of events. The pursuit began in South Los Angeles and ended near Marietta and Garnet streets. The suspect's condition remains unknown. The LAPD has not yet disclosed what led to the initial chase.
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LAPD Officer Shot, Suspect Wounded in Boyle Heights Chase
Gunfire exchanged after pursuit ends in Boyle Heights; officer's vest stops bullet.
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June 9, 2026 • 11:37 PM• Updated June 10, 2026 • 12:09 AM
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