(L.A.) Jesus Jaime, 30, Died at a Freeway Off-Ramp
Case Number: 2026-05825
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 30-year-old Latino male that occurred at a freeway off-ramp.
The coroner’s office identified the man as Jesus Jaime.
Height: 5 feet 6 inches / Weight: 160 pounds
Manner of Death: Homicide
Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of the Chest
RIP JESUS ERNESTO JAIME (May 9, 1995 – April 8, 2026)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.
LAPD said the shooting happened at around 10:0 a.m. on the Olympic Boulevard off-ramp from the southbound Golden State (5) Freeway.
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1 PERSON LOSES LIFE AFTER PURSUIT ENDS IN OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING ON 5 FREEWAY IN EAST L.A.
Authorities say a police pursuit involving a wanted suspect came to an end Wednesday morning on the southbound 5 Freeway near the Olympic Blvd off-ramp in East Los Angeles.
During the incident, one individual lost their life. A passenger was also seen exiting the vehicle and was taken into custody at the scene.
Sky footage showed a black BMW with heavy damage and multiple apparent bullet impacts. Paramedics were observed transporting at least one person from the area.
The individual seen lying on the ground in the video appears to be the passenger, who was instructed to exit the vehicle through the window. Authorities confirmed the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene inside the vehicle.