The chase began shortly before 8 a.m. in Compton and later came to a halt in San Jose Avenue and Somerset Boulevard, where several patrol vehicles positioned themselves behind the suspect’s car.
The man is suspected of possibly trying to set his house on fire after receiving an eviction notice, a Los Angeles Sheriff’s spokesman said.
Smoke was seen emanating from the vehicle after delegates apparently fired less than lethal rounds. At least one of the car’s windows is broken and glass is scattered on the street.
The pursuit involving several suspects ends with PIT maneuver near Norwalk
About 30 minutes into the standstill, a small flame was visible in the vehicle. Delegates approached the passenger side and deployed a fire extinguisher, spraying a large cloud delayed and then retreating.
The suspect, who was also wanted because he swung a weapon, remained in the car but moved to the back seat.
Authorities later called three armored vehicles to the scene that surrounded the driver’s two-door vehicle while the stalemate continued.
Several houses had to be evacuated.
The strike lasted for hours before authorities arrested the suspect around 11am.
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