Vallejo police shoot, kill armed robbery suspect in Richmond after chase

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Thursday, August 3, 2017
Person involved in Richmond police chase shot
A person who was involved in a police chase was shot in Richmond Wednesday afternoon not far from Hilltop Mall.

RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- Richmond police confirm that Vallejo officers shot and killed an armed robbery suspect after a chase through several Bay Area cities that ended in Richmond.

The chase began in Vallejo Wednesday evening. El Cerrito officials suspect the suspect may have been involved in a robbery in their city.

Police say Richmond Parkway between Interstate 80 and Lakeside Drive will be closed until at least 9:30 p.m.