LAPD says the suspects were caught on camera moments after they pulled a gun on people inside a white Audi near the intersection of Highland and Melrose avenues.
HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles police on Monday announced the arrest of a suspect accused of trying to rob shoppers at gunpoint in the heart of Hollywood.
Police say Cyree Jamal Carter, 23, and another suspect were caught on camera moments after they pulled a gun on people inside a white Audi near the intersection of Highland and Melrose avenues April 16. The suspects were in a black 2020 Alfa Romeo SUV when they allegedly pulled alongside the Audi, pointed a gun at the victims and demanded they pull over so they could rob them.
The victim attempted to flee and drove off into traffic as Carter followed and later crashed into the rear of the victim's vehicle, causing a four-car collision, according to police.Carter, an Inglewood resident, was taken into custody in Long Beach last Tuesday after leading officers on a short pursuit that morning, according to LAPD. Carter crashed the vehicle and dropped a gun when he fled on foot.He was later arrested and booked for attempted robbery.
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