Armed robbery suspects attempting to flee from police fell from a bridge before being taken into custody, according to law enforcement officials.
Officers attempted to make a traffic stop on the 101 Freeway at Cahuenga Boulevard around 1 a.m. Saturday morning, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed to KTLA .
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“As the officers attempted to make the traffic stop, a short pursuit ensued,” the LAPD spokesperson said. “The suspects then foot bailed.”
Shortly after fleeing the vehicle, three of the suspects fell from a bridge. Officers were not present when they fell, authorities said.
“Two suspects sustained minor injuries and one had a leg fracture,” the LAPD spokesperson added.
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Further investigation revealed that the car being driven by the suspects was stolen. A firearm and stolen merchandise were also recovered at the scene.