An early morning police pursuit that rolled into downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday ended near 8th Street and Hill Street, where officers detained multiple people and locked down several blocks while they searched for one remaining suspect, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Streets in the immediate area were briefly shut as officers flooded the neighborhood.
⚠️Community Alert⚠️ Earlier, a pursuit entered the Downtown area and terminated near 8th St and Hill St. Multiple suspects have been detained at this point with (1) outstanding. A large perimeter has been established as officers search the area for an additional suspect.
— LAPD Central Division (@LAPDCentral) July 29, 2026
In a community advisory posted on X, LAPD Central Division said the pursuit “terminated near 8th St and Hill St” and that “multiple suspects have been detained” with “(1) outstanding,” according to LAPD Central Division. The advisory urged people to use caution in the immediate area while officers continued to check nearby structures and side streets. The post did not name the suspects or mention any injuries.
Where The Chase Ended And How Police Responded
The LAPD Central Community Police Station, which is responsible for the downtown area, sits at 251 E. 6th Street and covers the Financial District, Historic Core and South Park, according to LAPD. After the pursuit ended near 8th and Hill, officers set up a wide perimeter and began searching nearby parking structures and side streets for the outstanding suspect, per the division advisory LAPD Central Division. Drivers and pedestrians in the area were warned to expect delays and rolling closures while officers remained on scene.
Why Downtown Pursuits Make People Nervous
Vehicle pursuits put officers, suspects and bystanders at risk, and the department’s own review counted thousands of chases in recent years, with many involving air support or ending in crashes, according to LAPD. The 2023 fact sheet logged more than 4,000 pursuits between 2018 and early 2023 and outlines when supervisors can call off a chase in the name of public safety. In the dense grid of downtown, where tight streets and heavy foot traffic are the norm, those dangers rise quickly. A previous wild police chase near downtown L.A. showed how fast surface roads and freeway ramps can grind to a halt when sirens and helicopters converge.
How To Stay Safe And Share Tips
If you are in or near downtown, steer clear of the search perimeter and follow officer instructions until the all clear. Anyone who saw the pursuit unfold or captured video is asked to contact police. Call 911 for emergencies or use the LAPD non‑emergency line, 1‑877‑ASK‑LAPD, as listed on the Central station page LAPD. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
