police mark the perimeter of a crime scene as investigators work the scene of an officer-involved shooting September 9, 2012. (Photo for USA Today by Brett T. Roseman) 9/10/12 12:19:01 AM -- Chicago , IL -- THIS IS FOR A 1A COVER Chicago enduring a plague of homicides It seems to happen almost every weekend in President Obama's home town. Gunfire erupts, and young men die. While homicide rates in most major cities are flat or declining, Chicago is enduring an epidemic. A toxic mix of gangs, drugs and guns is responsible. On one recent weekend, there were nine shooting deaths and 28 more people wounded. On a recent Thursday, 13 people were shot and wounded in a 30-minute spate of violence, including eight gunned down on a single street. The police superintendent says some of the shootings were retaliation for crimes committed as long as a year ago. Mayor Emanuel Rahm says the ?culture of silence? is part of the problem. Police have suspended almost 80% of their investigations into non-fatal shootings because suspects won?t cooperate. Besides the experts and community activists and people like Rudy Giuliani, who really did turn things around in NYC, we'll talk to pastors and others who live and work in the most-affected neighborhoods. Recently there was a rash of shootings in a neighborhood called South Shore. It?s poor and mostly black, as are all the neighborhoods that are hardest hit. Cops call the area ?terror town? and say it?s a hotbed of gang violence. -- Photo by Brett T. Roseman, Freelance ORG XMIT: BR 42369 Chicago murder c 9/10/2 (Via OlyDrop) Xxx Chicago Murder Capital07 Jpg Il
La Mesa, California – A La Mesa man suspected of domestic violence was arrested Monday after leading police on a chaotic multi-city pursuit that included an officer-involved shooting, a vehicle collision that injured an officer, and the endangerment of two children, authorities said.
The incident began around 10:40 a.m. when La Mesa Police officers responded to reports of a man strangling a woman in the 7700 block of Normal Avenue, according to the San Diego Police Department.
When officers arrived, they saw the suspect—identified as 29-year-old Jahlil Johnson—driving away with a woman in his vehicle. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but Johnson refused to yield. He briefly stopped to let the 29-year-old female passenger exit before fleeing again.
Authorities soon discovered two young children, ages 5 and 7, were still inside the fleeing vehicle. Due to their presence, authorities initially called off the pursuit. However, Johnson returned to the woman’s location, and the children were able to safely exit. The chase resumed shortly after.
Police deployed a tire deflation device, but Johnson continued to flee, eventually stopping in the 4400 block of Parks Avenue. There, police said he reversed into a pursuing patrol vehicle, injuring a passenger officer who was preparing to exit. The officer hit his head in the collision and subsequently fired his weapon multiple times at the suspect’s vehicle. Johnson was not hit.
Johnson fled once more, driving through San Diego before circling back into La Mesa. The pursuit ended on the 7800 block of University Avenue when a relative—who can be heard in a witness video calling the suspect his son—stepped into traffic, forcing Johnson to stop.
Police said Johnson exited the vehicle and ran. A K9 was deployed but failed to subdue him. After a two-block foot chase, officers from La Mesa, San Diego, and El Cajon police departments caught and arrested Johnson. El Cajon officers used a Taser and a second K9 to assist.
EMT’s took Johnson to a hospital for injuries sustained during the arrest and will be booked into jail on multiple felony charges including domestic violence, child endangerment, and felony evasion.
The injured officer was treated at a local hospital and later released. SDPD Homicide Detectives are investigating the officer-involved shooting, while La Mesa Police are handling the initial domestic violence case.
Anyone with information is urged to contact SDPD’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
