Police Pursuit Linked to Pharmacy Robbery Ends in Fatal Jump
Police Chase Culminates in Fatality
Early Monday morning, multiple suspects attempted to rob a pharmacy located in the 200 block of East Anaheim Street using a chainsaw. Upon arrival, Los Angeles Police Department officers witnessed the attempted burglary and immediately initiated a pursuit.
Spectacle on the Bridge
During the chase, the suspects fled in a white Mercedes and drove at high speeds toward the 710 Freeway. After pulling over at the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge, several suspects jumped into the water below, while one tragically collided with the bridge and died.
- One suspect was apprehended on the bridge
- Another suspect was detained by Long Beach Police
- Investigation ongoing with both lanes closed
The details surrounding how many suspects remain at large, and whether anything was stolen during the robbery, are still unclear, with the investigation continuing.
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