Manhunt in Eagle Rock: Suspects in Custody After Freeway Crash and Shots Fired

Freeway Crash and Suspect Flight

• 💥 A three-vehicle collision occurred on the 134 Freeway around 3 PM, involving at least three cars.
• 🏃‍♂️ Following the crash, at least two individuals fled the scene and entered a nearby neighborhood in Eagle Rock.

Confrontation and Shots Fired

• 🚨 Law enforcement, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and LAPD, responded to the neighborhood.
• 🔫 Officers encountered one of the suspects on a property, who was armed with a gun, leading to shots being fired.
• ⚠️ It is unclear whether officers or the suspect(s) initiated the gunfire, but no officers were injured.

Suspect Apprehension and Ongoing Search

• 🏊‍♂️ One suspect was apprehended after attempting to hide by swimming in a backyard pool.
• 🏠 Authorities believe another suspect may have entered a house and is potentially barricaded inside.
• 🚁 Helicopters are circling the area, with CHP attempting to peacefully resolve the situation with the remaining suspect.

Neighborhood Lockdown and Freeway Impact

• 🔒 The Eagle Rock neighborhood is currently locked down as the search continues.
• 🚗 The 134 Freeway has seen significant traffic delays, with only one lane open on the eastbound side.