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High-speed chase ends in shootout in Palmdale; carjack suspect shot, wounded

by The AV Times Staff • June 13, 2020

The deputy-involved shooting happened around 9:19 p.m. Friday, June 12, at 20th Street East and Palmdale Boulevard. [ANTHONY CHEVAL]
PALMDALE – Three men suspected of an armed carjacking in South Gate led California Highway Patrol officers and sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed freeway chase that ended in a shootout in Palmdale Friday night, with one of the suspects struck several times, authorities said.

The deputy-involved shooting happened around 9:19 p.m. Friday, June 12, at 20th Street East and Palmdale Boulevard, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

“Detectives have learned that the three suspects who were involved in this incident committed an armed carjacking in the City of South Gate earlier in the day. The vehicle that was stolen had tracking software,” the news release states.

The tracking company contacted the California Highway Patrol, and officers located the vehicle on the 14 Freeway just north of the 5 Freeway. CHP officers followed the vehicle into the Agua Dulce area, requested help from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station, and initiated a pursuit along the 14 Freeway “at high rates of speed,” according to the sheriff’s news release.

The suspect vehicle exited the 14 Freeway on Palmdale Boulevard and continued eastbound to 20th Street East, where the chase ended in a shootout, sheriff’s officials said.

“All three suspects exited their vehicle armed. One of the suspects armed with a shotgun immediately surrendered. The other two suspects, armed with handguns, engaged both deputies and highway patrol officers, firing multiple rounds at them,” the sheriff’s news release states.

“At that time an officer-involved shooting occurred during which one of the suspects was struck several times. The suspect was taken to an area hospital and is being treated for his injuries. The third suspect surrendered without being injured,” the sheriff’s news release states.

The condition of the wounded suspect was not immediately available Saturday morning. Authorities have not released the names of the suspects.

No deputies or California Highway Patrol officers were injured in the incident.

“A shotgun and two handguns were recovered at the scene,” sheriff’s officials said in the news release.

The investigation is ongoing and no further information was immediately available.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

[ANTHONY CHEVAL]
[ANTHONY CHEVAL]
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Filed Under: Crime/ Safety, Home, Palmdale

12 comments for "High-speed chase ends in shootout in Palmdale; carjack suspect shot, wounded"

  1. Lauren says

    December 22, 2020 at 5:31 am

    Trump in cohoots with Russia! We will not have a country if left with Trump! No Trump 2020. Race has been called. Or didn’t you hear?
    You reap what you sow. Shoot out w Palmdale Sheriff who are just looking for a reason? Not the best idea. His choice. His life. The other 2 surrendered. They are still alive.

    • Anne says

      December 22, 2020 at 10:17 am

      Huh? What does this shootout that happened SIX months ago have anything to do with Trump?

  2. Gowchong says

    June 14, 2020 at 5:38 am

    In a released news statement from the Sheriff’s Department, a PIO spokesperson said that the three Amish men did not know how to properly operate a motor vehicle. The driver thought the accelerator pedal was the brake pedal. The Sheriffs Department apologizes for the injury incurred by the reckless and inappropriate discharge of their firearms.
    A Go Fund Me page has been set up for these three fine young men.

    • Trumpist#1 says

      June 14, 2020 at 9:27 am

      LMAO, good one.

    • Anonymous says

      December 9, 2020 at 4:10 am

      Just FYI one of the suspects had a family had kids n is now dead not everyone makes the best choices in life but that shouldn’t cost them their life now his kids r with out a dad n his mom lost her baby boy plz this isn’t something to joke about what if this happened to you or a family member

    • OKFine says

      December 22, 2020 at 8:44 am

      But were they wearing facemasks? The clothing item that is not just a fashion statement.

      Asking for a friend named Gavin.

  3. Tyrone says

    June 13, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    I’m sure those boys are good church going people. They were just having a little fun.

  4. Ron says

    June 13, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    We Are Very Thankful for Our Law Enforcement. Just think there are people who want to dismantle the Police. COMPLETE INSANE CRAZIES!!! We need Law and Order!!! TRUMP 2020!!

  5. Ron says

    June 13, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    These are the ones cops need to shoot. What do bet the suspects are not Asian Medical students on their way to class.

  6. AlienGliss says

    June 13, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    I’m sure the police completely made this up and these men were 100% innocent. UwU

  7. Birdwatcher says

    June 13, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    The car wasn’t stolen; it was borrowed for a family event.

  8. Ransmigrifold says

    June 13, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    Good work LASD and CHP

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