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Around 10:30 a.m., a 911 caller reported that his sister’s ex-boyfriend was outdoors their residence within the 400 block of Maple Street threatening to return inside the house except the sister went outdoor, mentioned Ontario Police Sgt. Joseph Estrada. The man was sitting inside his car when officers arrived and refused to exit.
“We realized he has a historical past of home violence involving a gun with the sister, and had a warrant out for his arrest,” Estrada mentioned.
Authorities tried to barter with the person for about half-hour earlier than he fled in his car, ultimately main onto the 60 Freeway the place the person drove in opposition to opposing site visitors. He then exited the freeway and crashed into an oncoming automotive on the intersection of Grove Avenue and Philadelphia Street, injuring two folks aboard, police mentioned.
Police mentioned the person then unsuccessfully tried to carjack one other motorist earlier than fleeing on foot.
At least one officer then shot the suspect, who was nonetheless armed with the handgun, Estrada mentioned.
He was taken to a hospital the place he was pronounced dead. The man was not recognized by authorities on Sunday.
The two victims who have been injured within the site visitors collision have been additionally taken to a hospital, although updates on their situation weren’t out there.
