405 Freeway Closure Playa Vista: Police Shooting Traffic Alert
405 Freeway Closure Playa Vista: Police Shooting Traffic Alert Northbound 405 Freeway in Playa Vista shut down following an early morning police shooting investigation. A major 405 freeway closure is snarling the Friday morning commute in West Los Angeles. All northbound lanes in Playa Vista are shut down for hours after a police chase and shooting involving a robbery suspect. Here's what you need to know about the traffic alert and alternative routes. Traffic Alert & Live Updates The 405 freeway closure began around 4:30 AM Friday after a pursuit that started on West Manchester Avenue. The suspect, a male adult, allegedly threatened a Yellow Cab driver with a gun. When officers located his black Kia Soul, he refused commands and led police on a chase onto the northbound 405 near Playa Vista. According to LAPD Captain Mike Bland, the suspect opened fire toward officers, then exited his vehicle still holding a handgun. Officers gave rep...