Nearly 30 years ago, O.J. Simpson became a fugitive at the center of the most storied police chase in Los Angeles history. This article takes a look back at the shocking events that unfolded on June 17, 1994.
Nearly 30 years ago, O.J. Simpson became a fugitive at the center of the most storied police chase in Los Angeles history.
Simpson's driver, best friend and former Buffalo Bills teammate Al"A.C." Cowlings, on a call with police, said Simpson had a gun to his head inside the white Bronco and wanted to go to his house.Tension was heightened earlier that day when attorney Robert Kardashian went on live TV to read a letter from his client. The letter read, in part,"Don't feel sorry for me. I've had great life, great friends. Please think of the real OJ and not this lost person.
Once at his tree-canopied Brentwood home, Simpson -- still armed -- remained the SUV in a driveway standoff with LAPD SWAT members. At one point, his son Jason rushed toward the vehicle, but he was taken inside the house by officers.
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