An LAPD officer was wounded and a suspect was shot after a pursuit and foot chase in East Los Angeles. The officer's ballistic vest stopped the bullet, and he was released from the hospital.
The suspect, driving a stolen vehicle, was treated for multiple gunshot wounds. - The incident began around 1:47 p.m.
near Washington Boulevard and Alameda Street. - The suspect fled in a gray pickup truck, crashed into a fence, then ran on foot and fired at officers.
- Officers returned fire, striking the suspect; the officer was hit in the chest but saved by his vest. - The suspect was taken into custody and hospitalized; the stolen vehicle and firearm were recovered.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released.