💥A lengthy pursuit of an armed murder suspect ended in a fiery shootout on the side of a freeway.
🚨The 15-year-old girl was believed to have been abducted by her father, who was an accused killer.
🔫Both the suspect and the girl died after being struck by bullets fired by deputies.
🔍The incident began with the shooting of the suspect's estranged wife the day before the shootout.
❓The California Department of Justice is still investigating the incident to determine who fired the shots.
What led to the shootout?
—The shootout was the result of a lengthy pursuit of an armed murder suspect who had allegedly abducted his 15-year-old daughter.
Were there any other casualties?
—No, besides the suspect and his daughter, there were no other casualties reported.
What happened prior to the shootout?
—The suspect had shot and killed his estranged wife one day before the shootout.
Who fired the shots during the pursuit?
—It is still unclear whether it was the teenage girl or her father who fired the shots at the deputies.
Is there an ongoing investigation?
—Yes, the California Department of Justice is still investigating the incident to determine the exact sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
00:01Newly obtained videos show a dramatic shootout between San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies and a teenage girl and her father in Hesperia.
00:17The incident, which took place on September 20th, involved a teenage girl who was part of an Amber Alert.
00:41Shots were fired from the suspect's vehicle during a lengthy pursuit, leading to a fiery end on the side of a freeway in Hesperia.
01:07The unarmed teenager exited the vehicle and walked toward a deputy, wearing tactical gear and a helmet.
01:27Both the suspect and the teenage girl died after being struck by bullets fired by deputies.
