(KGTV) — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man shot by San Diego Police following a chase that ended in La Presa on January 22.
According to the office, Edwaun Walter Thames, 39, was shot after authorities said he reached towards an item that appeared to be a firearm. Thames has since been charged with felony evading a police officer, possession of a stolen vehicle, and vehicle theft.
The incident began at 12:40 p.m. after police received a call regarding a stolen vehicle near Euclid Avenue and Imperial Avenue. A short time later, authorities said an officer spotted the vehicle and tried to pull the driver over, but the driver refused to stop, leading to a pursuit…