URGENT UPDATE: A police chase involving a stolen ambulance culminated in a dramatic crash in Alhambra, California, earlier today. The incident unfolded as first responders were attending to a stabbing victim outside the Downey City Library, when a man, believed to be unrelated to the stabbing, commandeered a Downey Fire Department ambulance.
Authorities report that the suspect led police on a high-speed pursuit through the streets, which ended when he crashed the stolen ambulance into a parked vehicle. Eyewitness video reveals the severity of the crash, showing the parked car flipped onto its side with significant front-end damage to the ambulance. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the collision, according to Downey police.
The suspect has been taken into custody, but his identity has not yet been released. Meanwhile, the stabbing victim, who was the initial cause for the emergency response, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing is ongoing, with officials confirming that further details will be released as they become available. The urgency of this situation highlights the challenges faced by emergency services when responding to violent incidents.
As authorities continue to piece together the events that led to both the stabbing and the subsequent ambulance theft, the community remains shaken by this violent turn of events. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story, as more information is expected to emerge in the coming hours.