On Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at 2:05PM, a LASD Norwalk Crime Suppression Team, along with the assistance of LASD Norwalk Operation Safe Street Detectives were conducting a narcotic operation in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant in an attempt to surveil and arrest a known gang member, 31 year-old Suspect Chris Ambriz, who was wanted for Possession of a Firearm and Narcotics by a Felon. However Suspect Ambriz did not appear at the location.
After the undercover operation concluded, an Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department sergeant noticed he was being followed by a White Ford Expedition near the 10200 block of E. Rosecrans Avenue in Bellflower.
The suspect drove up to the Sheriff’s undercover vehicle and began shooting at him, striking the Sergeant’s vehicle at least one time. The Ford Expedition then fled the area.
During the investigation, it was confirmed Suspect Ambriz was the driver and person shooting from the vehicle. A few hours later, Suspect Ambriz was tracked down at a motel in Buena Park and taken into custody.
The undercover sheriff's sergeant was known to the suspect because the sergeant had previously arrested Suspect Ambriz.
Suspect Ambriz was arrested and booked at Norwalk Sheriff’s Station for Assault with a Deadly Weapon (firearm) on a Peace Officer and is currently being held on $450,000.00 bail.
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For further information contact:
Norwalk Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
12335 Civic Center Drive,
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 867-8711
www.Norwalk.lasd.org
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