Police chase involving 'armed and dangerous' suspect ends in shooting near Watts, LAPD says
A police chase ended in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon in the Watts area.
The incident happened sometime around 2 p.m.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department's Southeast Division, officers were chasing a suspect considered to be armed and dangerous on the eastbound 105 Freeway. The suspect got off the freeway at Central Avenue and shots were fired, police said.
It's unclear what led up to the shooting or if anyone was injured.
The Central Avenue off-ramp will remain closed as the investigation continues.
This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
