Armed Suspect Attempts Home Invasion, Pursuit and Arrest on South San Pedro Street

Summary: A male Hispanic suspect attempted to break into a residence and force entry into a bedroom in Los Angeles, California. The suspect was reported to be armed with a handgun and was last seen fleeing at 8916 South San Pedro Street, wearing a white t-shirt and blue pants. Police units responded, pursued the suspect, and took him into custody near 88th Place and San Pedro. Officers conducted a search for the missing handgun, believed to have been discarded during the pursuit. All officers were accounted for, and no further threat was reported.