Armed Carjacking Suspects Lead Deputies On Pursuit Through Riverside
Two armed carjacking suspects were arrested following a pursuit and extensive manhunt at a storage facility in Riverside early Thursday morning.
On October 28, 2026, at approximately 11:29 p.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to the 13000 block of Edgmont Street regarding a reported firearm brandishing.
Deputies located a vehicle matching the suspect description and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed to yield, leading deputies on a pursuit.
The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed near Alessandro Boulevard and Barton Street in Riverside.
Two suspects fled on foot into a nearby storage complex, prompting an extensive search.
Video from the scene shows one suspect on top of the storage units, along with a firearm reportedly possessed by the suspects.
Both suspects were taken into custody at approximately 1:30 a.m.
UPDATE: According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects had carjacked the vehicle used during the pursuit.
Authorities reported charges including carjacking, battery of a peace officer, and conspiracy to commit a crime, among additional offenses.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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