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Hit-and-run suspect arrested after shooting at officers during Anaheim pursuit 

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Hit-and-run suspect arrested after shooting at officers during Anaheim pursuit 

A hit-and-run suspect was arrested after reportedly shooting at officers during a pursuit in Anaheim Friday.

The suspect was identified as Milton Urquiza Cruz, 31, of San Pedro, according to the Anaheim Police Department.

At around 3:45 p.m., an officer witnessed Cruz involved in a hit-and-run crash. As the officer tried to pull Cruz over, he refused to stop and sped away, leading police on a pursuit.

During the chase, Cruz struck a patrol vehicle and pointed a firearm at the officer who was following him, authorities said.

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Officers opened fire on Cruz in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant located in the 1100 block of North State College Boulevard.

Cruz was not hit and continued driving away. A second officer-involved shooting occurred on State College Boulevard near the 91 freeway.

The suspect was still not deterred and continued driving away until a PIT maneuver in the 2800 block of East Virginia Street finally stopped his vehicle.

Cruz was taken into custody at the scene. Neither the suspect nor any officers were struck by gunfire and a firearm was later recovered from Cruz’s vehicle, police said.

Cruz was arrested on multiple charges including:

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  • Assault on a peace officer
  • Possession of a firearm by a felon or prohibited person
  • Possession of ammunition by a felon or prohibited person
  • Felony evading
  • Misdemeanor hit-and-run
  • Felony arrest warrant

The incident remains under investigation by homicide detectives. Following the investigation, the case “will be presented to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office to determine if the officers’ actions were lawful,” officials said.

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Police investigate deadly stabbing in Tarzana; suspect in custody

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Police investigate deadly stabbing in Tarzana; suspect in custody

A suspect has been taken into custody after a man was stabbed and killed at a home in Tarzana on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. The LAPD says it received a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. about an incident in the 19200 block of Erwin Street. When they arrived at the scene, officers […]

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California primary election results: governor and L.A. mayor races

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California primary election results: governor and L.A. mayor races

With a little more than half of the vote counted, Republican Steve Hilton opened a one-point lead over Democrat Xavier Becerra in California’s governor’s race Wednesday morning, 27% to 25%, respectively. Democrat Tom Steyer was in third with 20%, raising the strong likelihood that Hilton and Becerra will advance to November’s runoff. Meanwhile, Los Angeles […]

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L.A. police in pursuit of suspected car thief

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L.A. police in pursuit of suspected car thief

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department are in pursuit of a person behind the wheel of a vehicle that has been reported stolen. Preliminary, though unconfirmed, details suggest the suspect stole the vehicle, a 2012 Hyundai, in downtown L.A., near the intersection of 7th and Figueroa streets. The suspect is believed to have struck […]

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