Police Pursuit Involves Officer Assault Suspects

Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA: The Ontario Police Department was in pursuit of two officer assault suspects that fled from police early Saturday morning, July 9, 2022.

Santa Fe Springs California Highway Patrol received a report at approximately 1:15 a.m. that two suspects had assaulted two officers and were fleeing, driving westbound on the 60 Freeway at over 100 mph without headlights or taillights.

Ontario PD requested California Highway Patrol and the Sheriff’s Department to assist with the pursuit. The suspects entered the 605 south and exited off of Whittier, ending at Esperanza Avenue and Nobles Avenue in West Whittier.

One possible suspect was handcuffed at the location and one suspect was reportedly inside a home. It is unclear at this time if the suspect inside the home was apprehended.

Key News Network has reached out to Ontario Police Department for more details regarding the incident.

This news story will be updated when more information is available.

Video: Michael Ullo, Photojournalist / KNN