Northbound 405 Freeway in Playa Vista shut down after police chase, fatally shoot robbery suspect

PLAYA VISTA, Calif. (KABC) — All northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway in Playa Vista are expected to remain closed for several hours Friday after an early morning police chase ended in a deadly shooting of a robbery suspect, authorities said.

Police responded to a robbery call at around 4:15 a.m. on the 5800 block of West Manchester Avenue. The suspect, described only as a male adult, reportedly threatened to shoot a Yellow Cab driver.

When officers arrived on scene, the victim led them to the suspect, who was in a black Kia Soul.

The suspect refused to listen to police commands and a pursuit ensued. The suspect then led police onto the freeway where he opened fire presumably towards officers, police said.

He then stopped the vehicle on the northbound 405 Freeway in the Playa Vista area, stepped out and refused to drop a handgun, police said.

That’s when the officers shot the suspect. They rendered aid and transported him to a hospital where he later died. The handgun was then taken into police custody.

No other injuries were reported.

The investigation prompted significant traffic disruptions in the area. Authorities diverted vehicles off the freeway at Howard Hughes Parkway, and several northbound on-ramps remained closed.

The freeway will remain closed for at least six hours as the investigation continues, according to the CHP.

This is a breaking news story. More details will be added as more information becomes available.