Police fire shots on 210 Freeway during pursuit in Sylmar; lane closures snarl traffic
Key takeaways
- A police shooting took place on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar on Tuesday afternoon as officers pursued a man with a felony warrant for his arrest, authorities said.
- At around 1:30 p.m., Los Angles Police Department officers were in pursuit of an approximately 25-year-old suspect in the area of the 210 Freeway and Bledsoe Street, according to a department spokesperson.
- Details around what led to the gunfire are unclear.
Police activity shuts down 210 Freeway in Sylmar. May 5, 2026. (KTLA Sky5) By Clara Harter Staff Writer Follow May 5, 2026 4:25 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A police shooting took place on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar on Tuesday afternoon as officers pursued a man with a felony warrant for his arrest, authorities said.
At around 1:30 p.m., Los Angles Police Department officers were in pursuit of an approximately 25-year-old suspect in the area of the 210 Freeway and Bledsoe Street, according to a department spokesperson. Officers put in a call for backup, at which time shots were fired by police, the spokesperson said.