Three men suspected in a shooting were arrested Monday evening after recklessly trying to drive away from the police in South Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Police Department officers began a pursuit of a gray Mercedes-Benz around 9:20 p.m. Monday with three shooting suspects inside, according to multiple reports.
It was unclear where the pursuit started, but the chase continued through streets in the South Los Angeles, with items being thrown out of the speeding car during the pursuit.
Around 9:35 p.m., when smoke started to emanate from the hood of the car, the driver halted on South Manhattan Place and West 52nd Street and stepped out of the car with his arms up in the air.
With arms behind his head, the driver made his way towards the LAPD officers facing backwards, and surrendered. In a similar manner, the two other occupants of the car walked backwards to LAPD officers and surrendered themselves.
The front side of the car appeared to be damaged after the pursuit.
Further details about the shooting and motive were unavailable.