UPDATE: A dramatic police chase involving a stolen ambulance concluded in a crash in Alhambra, California, earlier today. The suspect, who remains unnamed, was taken into custody as authorities respond to the urgent situation surrounding a stabbing incident in Downey.
At approximately 10:15 AM on October 27, 2023, emergency crews were attending to a stabbing victim outside the Downey City Library. In a shocking turn of events, a man believed to be unrelated to the stabbing commandeered the Downey Fire Department’s ambulance and fled the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing the ambulance speeding through the streets as police pursued the suspect. The chase came to a sudden halt when the stolen vehicle crashed into several parked cars in Alhambra, leaving one vehicle on its side. Video footage from the scene depicts extensive front-end damage to the ambulance and the overturned parked car.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the crash, according to Downey police officials. The suspect has been apprehended, and authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding both the ambulance theft and the fatal stabbing incident.
The stabbing victim was pronounced dead at the scene, adding a layer of tragedy to this fast-developing story. As investigations unfold, authorities have not yet released further details regarding the motive or identity of the stabbing suspect.
Residents and onlookers are urged to stay clear of the area as police conduct their investigation. The community is left in shock as they grapple with the impact of today’s events.
Next Steps: Authorities will provide updates as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest developments in this unfolding story.
