LAPD Vehicle Pursuit of Wanted Suspect Ends In Officer-Involved Shooting

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Chief of Police authorized the release of the officer(s) name(s) who were involved in an Officer Involved Shooting, that occurred Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Central Area, Central Area Officer(s) involved: *The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed* Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Force Investigation Division is investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) that involved Central Division officers. On April 08, 2026, around 9:40 a.m., Central Patrol Division Police Officers were patrolling in the area of Central Avenue and Towne Avenue when they observed a newer model BMW wanted for a felony crime. The officers followed the vehicle onto the 5 Freeway while requesting additional units. When the BMW began to accelerate away in an apparent attempt to evade, the officers initiated a vehicle pursuit. Approximately one minute later, the BMW turned onto the Olympic Boulevard exit. While on the off-ramp, the driver abruptly conducted a U-turn and accelerated against traffic, colliding head-on with an oncoming police vehicle. After the BMW came to a stop, the driver, later identified as 30-year-old Jesus Ernesto Jaime, exited from the driver’s seat and stood behind his vehicle. Responding officers issued verbal commands for Jaime to surrender. Jaime refused to comply and instead removed a semi-automatic handgun from his waistband and pointed it at an officer, resulting in an OIS. Jaime was struck by gunfire and fell to the ground. Jaime was taken into custody without further incident and moved to awaiting Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics, who declared him deceased at scene. Representatives from the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner responded to the scene and positively identified Jaime. Notifications to Jaime’s next of kin were completed. An additional passenger inside the BMW complied with officers’ commands to surrender and was taken into custody without incident. Two officers were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were treated and released for injuries sustained from the traffic collision. A 9mm semi-automatic Glock handgun, loaded with 17 live rounds, was recovered from the scene. Additionally, a loaded .357 Magnum Astra revolver was recovered from inside the BMW. Both weapons were booked as evidence. No other community members were injured during this incident. Force Investigation Division investigators responded to the scene and assumed investigative responsibility for this incident.