A driver apparently killed himself after Lakewood cops tried to drag him over on US 6 Sunday afternoon, in accordance with police.
The person’s situation is unknown, spokesman John Romero stated Sunday. The taking pictures occurred round three:10 p.m. on US 6 Eastbound, simply previous the intersection with Wadsworth Boulevard, Romero stated.
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Officers will block two lanes of EB W sixth Ave from Wadsworth to Sheridan Blvd for a police investigation. There isn’t a time estimate on when the freeway will reopen. pic.twitter.com/57Jw2fXEwn— Lakewood Police Division (@LakewoodPDCO) June 19, 2022
Lakewood cops tried to cease visitors, however the driver “did not cease,” Romero stated. Officers adopted the motive force at a gradual pace till he lastly introduced the automobile to a cease. As officers bought out of their automobiles and approached the person’s automobile, the person fired a gun and killed himself, Romero stated.
Two lanes of eastbound US 6 remained closed Sunday night time to permit police to research the taking pictures, Romero stated. He didn’t instantly know why officers initiated the visitors cease, the identification of the motive force or if the motive force was needed on a warrant.
The Lakewood cops didn’t hearth their weapons, Romero stated. The person was alone within the automobile through the incident.
