Deputies recovered a handgun following a vehicle and foot pursuit of a suspect in Compton, authorities said Monday.
Deputies observed about 4 p.m. Sunday a motorist driving recklessly in the area of 124th Street and Mona Boulevard, according to a watch commander at the sheriff's Compton station.
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A routine traffic stop triggered a vehicle pursuit and the suspect allegedly ditched his vehicle and initiated a foot pursuit.
A K-9 from the sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau was sent to the location and the foot chase ended about 6 p.m. The suspect was taken into custody and a handgun was recovered at the scene.
There was no other immediate information.
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