Police were pursuing a possible man with a gun traveling at high speeds in the San Fernando Valley area Monday, authorities said.
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The Los Angeles Police Department said the pursuit .
The dark sedan exited the 170 Freeway around 6 p.m. in the city of Pacoima. The driver took the chase vehicle on the wrong side of the street and nearly crashed into multiple vehicles.
The Los Angeles Police Department said it pulled off the pursuit on the ground, which is usually a tactic used when a pursuit driver is driving in a dangerous manner. An LAPD helicopter was still visible overhead and appeared to be monitoring the vehicle.
The vehicle was hitting speeds of 70 mph to 80 mph on surface streets, going into shopping centers and gas stations to cut intersections and avoid lights. The car often used the center divider to pass vehicles and avoid traffic.
Shortly after 6:30, the driver pulled over and got out of the car, before grabbing a seat on the curb. A small group of people appeared to approach the man and talk to him, but police showed up a short time later.
The man appeared to comply with instructions and was arrested.
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Source: NBC Los Angeles
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