WATCH: LAPD Officers Engage, Apprehend Armed Suspect

By Tactical-Life

Members of the Hollywood Patrol Division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) shot at and eventually apprehended an armed suspect following a well-coordinated pursuit. Dash cam footage captured the scene that included a potential hit-and-run, high-speed pursuit and multiple officers responding.

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The chase began when officers initiated a traffic stop of a black Range Rover spotted with paper plates. The driver, later identified as Harut Torossyan, stopped initially after seemingly hitting another vehicle. However, the video shows the suspect immediately flee at a high rate of speed.

After encountering heavy traffic on the freeway, the suspect allegedly fled on foot, reportedly in possession of a handgun as he ran across lanes of traffic, according to a report released by the LAPD. It was then that officers engaged the threat, firing on the suspect, according to the report.

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Video shows another passenger in the vehicle, later identified as Freddrick Osorio, remaining on scene and surrendering peacefully without incident. However, Torossyan initiated a coordinated pursuit from officers, with the video clearly showing one officer calling for backup and air …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life