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Police Pursuit From Riverside County Ends in a Shooting Near the Border
A stolen-vehicle chase ended with an arrest after deputies followed the driver for nearly 2 hours, officials said.
A pursuit of a grand theft suspect that began in Riverside County ended Wednesday night in a shooting near The San Ysidro Port. San Diego Police are investigating the incident near the United States and Mexico border.
The Riverside County Sheriff began chasing the suspect in Jurupa Valley after he failed to yield. The pursuit spanned nearly 120 miles through Southern California, continuing onto the 91 Freeway, Interstate 15, and the 5 Freeway.
Border Protection agents were involved in a shooting near the border, taking the suspect into custody. Witnesses observed officers providing medical assistance to the suspect, though Authorities have not confirmed his current condition.
The San Ysidro Port closed following the incident, and traffic was diverted to Otay Mesa Port and State Route 905. Caltrans District advised drivers to use alternative routes while lanes remained blocked on southbound Interstate 5.
San Diego Police are leading the investigation as both The Riverside County Sheriff and The California Highway Patrol confirmed no Deputies were involved in the shooting or injured during the pursuit. Additional details remain unavailable.