On 04/05/21, at about 0236 hours, Officers located a stolen white Honda Civic at the Jack in the Box parking lot drive through. 
Date / Time Released: April 5, 2021/0600 hours ________________________________________________________
DATE / TIME: April 5, 2021 / 0236 Hours
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Officer involved shooting
LOCATION: Jack in the Box drive through, 700 Roosevelt Avenue
Incident Details:
On 04/05/21, at about 0236 hours, Officers located a stolen white Honda Civic at the Jack in the Box parking lot drive through. Officers locked down restaurant, removed all motorists, and initiated a high-risk vehicle stop.
During the stop, the driver and front passenger were complying with officer’s commands. A rear passenger exited the car and fled on foot refusing to comply with officer’s commands. Two officers gave chase after the male, who ran onto the on ramp of E. 7th Street for northbound Interstate 5. The suspect turned toward the officers and fired multiple gun shots at the officers. Both officers returned fire and the suspect continued to run westbound across the freeway. At this moment, it is unclear if the suspect was struck or is injured. The two officers involved were not injured.
Officers have established perimeter and are continuing the search for the suspect. Additional officers from neighboring jurisdictions responded to assist with the search.
The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information is being asked to please call the National City Police Department at 619-336-4411.
Contact Person(s): Captain Alex Hernandez
(619) 336-4519
Address/Location
National City Police Department
1200 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 619-336-4400