NB 405 Freeway closed near LAX after pursuit ends in gunfire

The northbound 405 Freeway will remain closed for several hours near Los Angeles International Airport after a police pursuit ended with officers opening fire Friday morning.

Unconfirmed reports indicated the incident began with a robbery at a 7-Eleven store, which ended with Los Angeles Police Department officers pursuing the suspect in a Kia.

The chase continued onto the 405 Freeway before coming to an end around 4:45 a.m. in the northbound lanes near Howard Hughes Parkway in Westchester.

LAPD Officer Cervantes confirmed the pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting. It was unclear whether officers struck the suspect…

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