LAPD Officers Injured in Pursuit of Gang Suspects

A police chase involving possibly armed gang members occurred in South Los Angeles, where suspects in a Mercedes fled from LAPD officers on surface streets for about half an hour before surrendering. The chase, initiated following suspicions of the suspects' involvement in a shooting, resulted in an LAPD cruiser crashing and two officers being injured. The suspects were believed to be armed and linked to a shooting, but details about the specific incident were not disclosed. The pursuit ended near S. Manhattan Place and 52nd Street when the suspects' vehicle began emitting smoke, prompting them to surrender. This incident is still under investigation as authorities continue to gather information on the suspects' potential connections to the shooting. The situation highlights ongoing challenges in law enforcement operations within gang-affiliated areas of Los Angeles.