California murder suspect, 35, is shot dead by cops after his getaway car broke down on the highway
A murder suspect was shot dead by cops in California on Tuesday morning after his getaway car broke down on the highway.
Jesse Medrano, 35, was wanted for allegedly shooting three of his own relatives, killing a 61-year-old man and wounding two other people in Green Meadows, Los Angeles on Sunday.
Police said the suspect was on the run after being involved in a dispute when he allegedly fatally shot Ruben Marrufo and critically injured two other family members.
Jesse Medrano, 35, was wanted for allegedly killing a 61-year-old man on Sunday and was shot dead by cops in Paramount, California on Tuesday morning after his getaway car broke down
A California Highway Patrol spokesperson said officers responded to a disabled vehicle on the 105 Freeway in Paramount, California, at about 7am on Tuesday, according to Fox News.
Officers checked the license plate of the broken-down Toyota Sienna, and discovered that it was the same vehicle that had reportedly been carjacked by Medrano after Sunday’s shooting.
They also identified Medrano as a wanted suspect in connection with the murder.
Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies arrived at the scene before the standoff with the suspect which was captured on video by a SkyFOX helicopter.
Footage of the standoff with cops shows Medrano pulling out a handgun (right) and opening fire on the law enforcement officers at around 8.40am
The officers returned fire, fatally shooting Medrano who was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead
Footage shows Medrano pulling out a handgun and opening fire on the law enforcement officers at around 8.40am.
The officers returned fire, fatally shooting Medrano who was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead.
An CHP officer was also reportedly injured in the shoot out, reportedly suffering a graze wound.
