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police-shooting · 210 Freeway, Sylmar, Los Angeles, California

What happened after police shot a carjacking suspect on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar?

What happened?

Still unclear

Following a police pursuit, LAPD officers shot and apprehended carjacking suspect Jason Vega on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar on May 5, 2026. Vega was treated for gunshot wounds and booked, and a handgun was recovered, with the incident currently under investigation by the LAPD's Force Investigation Division.

6 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jun 19, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: LAPD Online; MyNewsLA.com; CBS LA

Timeline

  1. The police pursuit of Jason Vega began in the 14000 block of Bledsoe Street in Sylmar, as he was wanted on outstanding felony warrants.

  2. At approximately 12:44 p.m. PDT, the pursuit concluded on the westbound 210 Freeway near the Roxford Street offramp, where Vega attempted to carjack a vehicle.

  3. LAPD officers Sergeant I Jose Monzon, Police Officer II Shenia Garcia, and Police Officer II Ruben Fuentes fired their weapons, striking Jason Vega.

  4. After being shot and remaining non-compliant, officers deployed a 40mm less-lethal launcher, after which Vega surrendered and was taken into custody.

  5. Vega was transported to Olive View Medical Center for treatment and medically cleared before being booked. A Glock Model 22, 40-caliber handgun was recovered at the scene.

  6. The names of the officers involved in the shooting were authorized for public release by the LAPD.

What people are asking

What happened on the 210 Freeway today?

On May 5, 2026, LAPD officers pursued and shot carjacking suspect Jason Vega on the westbound 210 Freeway in Sylmar. The incident caused a lengthy freeway closure.

Who was involved in the police shooting on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar?

The suspect was identified as 21-year-old Jason Vega. The LAPD officers involved in the shooting were Sergeant I Jose Monzon, Police Officer II Shenia Garcia, and Police Officer II Ruben Fuentes.

What was the outcome for the suspect, Jason Vega?

Jason Vega was struck by gunfire, apprehended, and medically treated before being booked. A handgun was recovered at the scene. The LAPD's Force Investigation Division is investigating the shooting, and specific charges or court outcomes are not publicly known.

Were there any injuries to officers or the public?

No community members or officers were reported injured during the incident.

Receipts

How we researched this & corrections

Information was gathered from multiple local news reports and official LAPD statements, cross-referencing details about the incident, individuals involved, and subsequent investigation.

Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.

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