91 Freeway in Anaheim closed as pursuit comes to an end

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Both sides of the 91 Freeway near Lakeview are closed.

Traffic on the 91 Freeway in Anaheim is at a standstill after a pursuit came to an end. Corona Police initiated the pursuit in the morning of an armed driver. The chase ended on the westbound lanes of the 91 near Lakeview. The driver's blue vehicle has been boxed in by SWAT vehicles. Officials say the driver is threatening to harm himself. The suspect appeared to have a large handgun and was seen waiving it. They are currently negotiating with him to surrender peacefully. As of 9:30 a.m.

, both westbound and eastbound lanes were closed. Traffic is backed up for miles. Images from SkyFOX show people exiting their cars and walking on both sides of the freeway, as on-lookers gaze at the suspect's car. SUGGESTED: California freeways, airports could see the most traveled holiday weekend in decadesIt is unclear when the freeway will reopen. SkyFOX caught some drivers making u-turns on the freeway, trying to exit on Imperial.

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