Slow-speed pursuit ends near Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police pursued a vehicle at low speed through multiple intersections in Santa Monica. The pursuit began on San Vicente Boulevard and continued southbound on Ocean Avenue. Officers reduced engagement because of possible risk the driver was armed. No injuries or collisions were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Dispatch Pacific (14)
Listen to dispatch call
04:32
Transcript:
00:00
1425 cross-beat retina pre-way.
00:02
Okay, the vehicle is making a U-turn here and going back westbound on San Vicente.
00:08
We are tracking but it's very slow speed, making tracking difficult.
00:35
Continuing through Carmelina, very slow speed.
01:08
All units shut down their emergency response.
01:13
First three units stay on the pursuit.
01:15
Everyone else back off.
01:57
Unknown if the suspect has a gun.
03:47
Approaching Ocean Boulevard at about 15 miles per hour.
03:53
Suspect turning southbound on Ocean Avenue from San Vicente Boulevard, crossing Marguerita Avenue.
04:19
Supervisor denies spike strip due to possible armed suspect.
Disclaimer:
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