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Santa Monica Police Chase Ends in Arrest of Kidnapping Suspect

19 May 2026 15:05

A Los Angeles man was arrested after a police chase and officer-involved shooting in South Los Angeles. The suspect, Jorge Luis Vega, is charged with kidnapping and rape following a domestic violence incident in Santa Monica.

- The pursuit began Sunday after Vega allegedly abducted an ex-partner from a Vons parking lot. - The victim was found safe in Beaumont, over 80 miles away.

- No injuries were reported from the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking additional information from the public.

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