Sunday, July 22, 2007

Skip Shot Near LAX

Los Angeles -- An alleged bail-jumper wounded in a shootout with bondsmen near Los Angeles International Airport was hospitalized Saturday.

The shooting near West Century Boulevard and Vicksburg Avenue occurred about 10:30 Friday night, according to Los Angeles police the Pacific Station.

The suspect, whose name was withheld, crashed a car into a utility pole while being chased by four bondsmen.

In the exchange of gunfire following the wreck, the man ran off but was soon caught. He was treated for wounds to his back and an ear.

The suspect will be booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.

The bondsmen were uninjured. Detectives were interviewing the bondsmen Saturday.

The utility pole the suspect crashed into fell over in a lane, prompting authorities to temporarily close the Century Boulevard entrance to the airport.

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