He's trying to carjack a victim vehicle. >> Dude, hey, you're going to get shot. >> On January 27th, 2024, officers with the Lyra Police Department in California responded to a domestic violence call in a quiet subdivision. When officers arrived, they were met in the street by the victims while the suspect out of view from the officer's body cameras moved toward his car. >> Why are you guys running from John? We need help. >> Here, come back here. >> He tried to kill me last night. >> Here, come back here. >> Hey, does John have any weapons right now? >> No. Well, yeah, there's only knives inside of the house. >> John, carry a gun. >> Hey, John, >> what's going on right now? >> Hey, Tino, stop that car if he takes off. where they're we have one taking off in William. It's a gold color. It's going to be the middle. >> We are going eastbound on Aspen Road. I copy. Can I hear the street name? >> Copy. >> John, turn the car off. >> Turn the car off now. >> I got you plumbing at your 40s. >> That wasn't me, babe. Officers chase a suspect who refuses to pull over, weaving through traffic with no intention of stopping. After several minutes, police finally corner his vehicle, surrounding him from all sides. Commands ring out. Step out of the car. Hands up. But the suspect doesn't comply. Instead of surrendering, he hesitates, then suddenly makes a break for it. In a split second, the standoff turns into another wild escape attempt. >> Between the X and the Mel have Mel's extremely uncooperative. Hey girls, go back there please. >> Go, go, go. We're taking off again. Going westbound on Shadywood. >> Copy. Westbound Shady West 19 for reference. When we came on scene, the female said he tried to choke him last night. And we're going to be going westbound on Castlewood. Speed 15. >> Copy. Westbound Halfwood. >> Northbound Rosewood. 50 mph. No pedestrian traffic. >> Copy. Northbound Rosewood. >> Westbound Stone Bridge. No pedestrian traffic. Road is dry and clear. >> Copy. West Bridge 31's going to be 272.5 and possible >> northbound Harland from Stonebridge. Space 25 mph. No pedestrian traffic. >> I'll be continuing. >> Let's check with the SO see if they have any units coming from the French camp area that assist. I'll be continuing northbound on paper. We're going to be passing here when 18 continuing northbound pass on UPS 55. Traffic is lightly and standby for the next turn. We're going to be going westbound just going runway for a second here. We just tried Junior 245 boy 13 with his vehicle. We're going to be on southbound 51 ramp from >> road officer. Do we want CHP to take over? Whatever agency can lead, but they want to know for sure which one doesn't take over and they'll take primary. >> Yeah, it looks like his vehicle partially disabled the alignment. We're going to be continuing southbound five speed 78. Traffic is medium and yielding. >> 19. He's got a front flat front driver side tire. He's got a little squirly right now. I think he might see faster. >> Let's try to give him a little bit number two lane. Hold number one >> 19. If there's any additional units on side streets that they want to try to parallel us in case the sky foot bails on lasers now. We're heading towards 95 runway number two. >> I'll be continuing southbound toward. This tire is coming to a >> officers close in as the suspect suddenly abandons his own vehicle and bolts toward a nearby blue sedan. Traffic screeches around him as he clings to the moving car, dragging himself along the side and turning the chase into pure chaos. What happens next is the moment he realizes he's made a huge mistake. Shots fired. Shots fired. >> Move up. Move forward. >> EMS code 35 south just south of uh >> Louise. >> I'm going to get the iPad. >> Yep. 13 just for render again. >> You all right? Are >> you okay? Bro, >> we'll take care of you. >> I can't breathe. I can't breathe. >> Where the hell coming? Where the hell coming your knees? >> I can't breathe. >> I just got to make sure. All right. >> It's a ledge. Put your legs over here. This way. Shot. >> Yeah, I shot him. >> One. One to two rounds. One to two rounds. >> Nobody else standing. >> Nobody else standing. >> Anybody else? >> Come on. >> Lay him down. Scissors. Give me my scissors. Give me the scissors. You got a shot. Give me the scissors. Got this. Hey, what's your name right here? >> I can't breathe. >> I just southbound. >> You're good. >> Can I sit on the car now? >> Can we stand on the car? >> What's your last? >> Can I stand on the car? I >> know. Juan Valdez Valdez. 19. Log in name Juan Valdez. We'll work on a B&B. >> Grab the other arm. >> Just shot. Are you guys able to help us? >> Let's get him right here. Let's get him right here. >> No, he went through the sit like >> After the suspect is shot, officers immediately shift from pursuit to protection. With the threat neutralized, they follow protocol, securing the scene and rushing in with medical aid. Even in moments of extreme danger, their duty is to preserve life, including the suspects. They apply pressure to the wound, call in EMS, and work to stabilize him until paramedics arrive. Minutes later, he's transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. >> I'll just get down. >> Please take my arm. >> Hold it. >> No, it's shot. >> You're okay, right? >> Yeah, I'm fine. I mean, yeah, I'm fine. What was he trying? He was trying to carjack you. >> Yeah, he was trying to lock. >> No, I got the visa. No problem. >> Only American Express, right? >> You got long, bro. Couldn't see that one. Can >> I get through? >> Through. >> All right. >> Hey, just you, right? >> Yeah, just me, man. >> So, he's got one in the other here and he's got a third and three right here. >> Are you good? pressure on you real quick. You still want it. >> You're good. >> Yeah. No, you're good. Took it. Huh? >> After all that talk. >> We're trying to get a blood pressure. I mean, whatever you guys got to do for >> him back to the >> Are you okay? You hurting? Those should go two rounds. >> Yeah. >> I want you to fall off here. All right. >> I CAN'T fine because he was it was right around here and he fired this way. >> Were you blocking right here? >> I'm right here. >> So, no. Was somebody block Were you blocking the on-ramp? No. >> Whoever was blocking the on-ramp is smart. >> Yeah. >> Whoever that was gets gets a free lunch. >> Why don't you guys take what's here right now? >> Sorry. >> It's We'll do it later. I mean, >> 43 years old Juan Valdez was provided medical aid at a local hospital before being booked without bail at Sanwaqin County Jail. According to court documents, he was charged with five felonies. carjacking, false imprisonment evasion, resisting arrest, and committing a felony while on parole. He entered a plea of not guilty to all counts in July 2024. His next court appearance is scheduled for October 29th, 2025. Juan Valdez is innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. However, while in jail, evidently assaulted an inmate as he was found guilty of assault in July 2025 and sentenced to 2 years of informal probation while in jail. The California Highway Patrol conducted an investigation of the shooting and the officer who fired was cleared of any wrongdoing. This incident was Lyup Police Department's first officer involved shooting since the department's establishment in 2022.