San Diego police are investigating a shooting that occurred near the U.S.–Mexico border after a high‑speed pursuit that started in Riverside County on Wednesday evening. The chase began at about 6:46 p.m. when deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a stolen vehicle traveling west on State Route 91 near Van Buren Boulevard and Clay Street in Jurupa Valley.
When the driver failed to yield, deputies gave chase, following the suspect through Jurupa Valley and onto the westbound portion of Route 91. The pursuit continued south onto Interstate 5, crossing the county line into San Diego County. Law‑enforcement aircraft and a K‑9 unit assisted, and no Riverside deputies were injured during the operation.
Incident near the San Ysidro Port of Entry
At approximately 8:00 p.m., the fleeing vehicle entered the San Ysidro area, close to the international border. Officers were able to stop the vehicle and arrest the suspect. During the arrest, a brief exchange of gunfire was reported, though the condition of the suspect has not yet been confirmed.
Shortly after the arrest, multiple law‑enforcement vehicles and an ambulance were seen occupying lanes of the San Ysidro Port of Entry. A traffic collision later blocked southbound I‑5 on Camino De La Plaza, prompting Caltrans to divert traffic to State Route 905. The California Highway Patrol announced the temporary closure of the San Ysidro Port of Entry around 9:20 p.m., advising drivers to use alternate routes and border crossers to consider the Otay Mesa Port of Entry.
Ongoing investigation
San Diego police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the arrest. Officials have not released further details about the suspect’s identity, the motive for the theft, or any injuries sustained by officers or civilians.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies when coordinating multi‑jurisdictional pursuits across county lines, especially in areas adjacent to the nation’s busiest land border. Both Riverside County deputies and San Diego police emphasized the importance of inter‑agency cooperation to protect public safety while minimizing disruption to border traffic.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
