A wreck on the 134 Freeway set off a chaotic chain of events for Eagle Rock police officers after a nearby homeowner shot at a group of persons leaving the scene after reportedly breaking into her home.
The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on the eastbound lanes near the N. Figueroa Street ramps, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Three persons fled the scene of the incident and entered a nearby area in the 1200 block of Eagle Vista Drive, according to the CHP. Officers claimed the suspects broke into a residence on Eagle Vista Drive, leading the homeowner to discharge fire on them.
LAPD officers in the area assumed the woman was shooting at them, so they returned fire. She was shot in the shoulder and is being treated, according to authorities.
At about 4:20 p.m., police arrested a guy who was just wearing his underwear. They then revealed that they had a second suspect in custody.
Nearly thirty minutes later, two women were apprehended after exiting a nearby home. Police suspect one of the two ladies had a weapon. They said she informed them she was defending her property when the three suspects attempted to break in.
Authorities remained on the scene even after the arrests, believing there could be a gunshot victim inside the resident’s home.
All eastbound lanes of SR-134 were closed due to the ongoing investigation. There were no officers hurt in the event.
CHP officers stated that only the homeowner opened fire, contradicting previous statements of officers shooting at the suspects.
