A murder suspect died by suicide on January 31, 2026, after a high-speed chase from Camarillo to near Los Angeles International Airport. The incident began with a fatal shooting reported just before noon in the 400 block of Walker Avenue, where a 48-year-old local man succumbed to gunshot wounds despite life-saving efforts.
Chase Details
Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies spotted the suspect’s vehicle and attempted a stop, but he fled southbound on the 101 Freeway at over 100 mph, evading California Highway Patrol. Los Angeles Police later located him on the 405 Freeway, where he pulled over near Imperial Highway and took his own life inside the car.
Investigation Status
Identities of both the victim and suspect remain unreleased as of early February 2026. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department is leading the ongoing homicide probe, with no further details on motive or circumstances provided.
