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Santa Monica Police Chase Ends in South Los Angeles Shootout

Santa Monica police pursued a kidnapping suspect early Monday morning after the suspect fled during an investigation. The chase covered more than 10 miles and ended with officers firing at the suspect before taking the person into custody.

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1 source·May 18, 1:28 PM(11 days ago)·1m read
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M. Monday after the suspect sped away from officers. The pursuit covered more than 10 miles and ended near Hoover and 85th streets in South Los Angeles.

Officers opened fire on the suspect before taking the person into custody. No one was shot during the incident. The victim was not present in the vehicle during the chase or arrest. Police have released few additional details about the kidnapping case or the gunfight. This remains a developing story.

Key Facts

3:15 a.m. Monday
Time police caught up with suspect
Over 10 miles
Distance of the police chase
Hoover and 85th streets
Location where chase ended in South Los Angeles

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. 3:15 a.m. Monday

    Santa Monica police caught up with the kidnapping suspect.

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  2. Early Monday morning

    The suspect fled, leading police on a chase to South Los Angeles.

    1 sourcenypost.com
  3. After the chase

    Officers fired at the suspect and took the person into custody.

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Santa Monica police will continue investigating the kidnapping case.

  2. 02

    Additional details about the incident may be released as the investigation proceeds.

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Confidence score65%
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Word count80 words
PublishedMay 18, 2026, 1:28 PM
Bias signals removed3 across 1 outlet
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