Suspect dies after officer-involved shooting on 5 Freeway in Irvine

[Retired George]

Source: abc7.com

By Chelsea Edwards
Updated 8 mins ago

IRVINE, Calif. (KABC) -- A suspect who was shot by a California Highway Patrol officer on the 5 Freeway in Irvine has died, authorities said.

The shooting caused a massive traffic jam on the freeway.

The CHP said the shooting happened on the 5 near Highway 133 at about 6:55 p.m.

Officials said they responded to a call for a pedestrian running in lanes on the northbound 5 near Barranca Parkway. The pedestrian was later seen on the southbound side, where a motorist hit him.

When officers arrived at the scene, the man was still on his feet in traffic lanes. A confrontation ensued with the officers and he was shot.

Read more: http://abc7.com/news/suspect-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-on-5-freeway-in-irvine/1549207/

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There's a video accompanying the article, but it, too, fails to answer the question both you and I have in our minds right now.

[Judi Lynn]

1. Having been hit by a car, the man wouldn't have been a threat to anyone, ever.

I'm sure you're right.

[Old Vet]

3. Personally I think we should wait for more information, Sounds like there should be witnesses.

[C Moon]

2. CHP shootings seem rare. I wonder what happened?

Hit by a car, and then able to threaten CHP officers? Strange.
Maybe even suicide by cop at that point.