LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Police Department's Newton Division released officer body-worn camera video of a Jan. 19, 2024 pursuit that ended in a shooting in downtown Los Angeles.

Police tried to pull over a white Dodge pickup truck, which was reported stolen. The driver of the vehicle, identified by the LAPD as 32-year-old Mario Alva Alvarenga, sped off, driving dangerously, narrowly missing other cars, and pedestrians as well. Police followed the wanted driver through the Mid-City area, into downtown Los Angeles.

Eventually, he crashed into a parked car on the corner of Pico Blvd. and Paloma St. in DTLA. The suspect then took off on foot and ran for cover in a nearby building, while officers followed close behind.

According to the LAPD, police opened fire when Alvarenga pulled out a handgun and pointed it at officers.

The officers involved in the confrontation have been identified as Police Officer II Martin Eudave, Police Officer III Dara Choub, and Police Officer I Jesus Morales. None of the officers sustained injuries during the encounter.

Alvarenga, who survived the shooting, was promptly transported to a local hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds.

The LAPD confirmed the recovery of a Sig Sauer, Model P365ss 9mm handgun at the scene, registered to the victim of the stolen vehicle. However, the firearm was found to be unloaded, with its magazine empty.