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NB 405 Freeway in Westchester closed after police pursuit ends in shooting

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June 5, 2026 / 5:59 AM PDT / CBS LA

All lanes of the northbound 405 Freeway in Westchester are closed after a police pursuit ended in a shooting on Friday morning.

The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert for the freeway at Howard Hughes Parkway due to police activity. All lanes will remain closed until further notice.

The Sepulveda Boulevard on-ramp, Howard Hughes Parkway, and La Tijera Boulevard on-ramp will also be closed.

The CHP said the Los Angeles Police Department was involved in a pursuit when the driver stopped in the middle of the freeway. An officer-involved shooting occurred. It is unclear what led up to the shooting.

Drivers are urged to use alternate routes, including the northbound 110 Freeway, Sepulveda Boulevard, or La Cienega Boulevard. 

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