A lengthy and dramatic South Los Angeles pursuit on a Friday afternoon involved four persons, two cars, and a puppy. Just after noon on Friday, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department identified a person wanted in connection with a carjacking and attempted murder that happened on March 26. This led to the start of the pursuit.
Police were led by a gold pickup truck carrying three people through neighborhood streets close to LAX. A man leaped into the passenger seat of another car that was waiting on the side of the road as the truck slowed down after over an hour of the pursuit, and two women fled on the sidewalk. That vehicle pulled off with a new driver, leading LAPD on another hour-long pursuit.
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A puppy in a designer bag, according to the police, was thrown from the suspect’s moving car at some point during the pursuit. Officers intervened and saved the puppy, who is now safe and sound in the South LA shelter of Los Angeles Animal Services.
LAPD News: (Pursuit Update): On April 7, 2023, around 12:12 p.m., Southeast officers initiated a pursuit of a wanted suspect in connection to an attempted murder/carjacking that occurred on March 26, 2023, in the area of 101st Street & San Pedro Street. pic.twitter.com/Bu719ZWpvg
— LAPD PIO (@LAPDPIO) April 8, 2023
Gustavo Alvarez, a 27-year-old Los Angeles resident, was detained on charges of attempted murder and carjacking, which are alleged to have taken place on March 26 near 101st and San Pedro streets. He is detained without posting bail.
Los Angeles resident Lynette Moreno, 27, was detained on suspicion of arranging the second getaway car. On suspicion of being an accessory and dodging, Moreno was detained. A $67,000 bond was imposed for her. The suspected driver of the second escape car, Michelle Zamudio, 25, of Santa Monica, was detained on fleeing charges. Her $75,000 bail was imposed.
