Pursuit suspect falls into construction shaft in Lincoln Heights – NBC Los Angeles

First responders rescued a pursuit suspect Thursday night after falling into a shaft at a construction site in Lincoln Heights.

The man, who was wanted for a stolen vehicle pursuit, was attempting to evade officers on foot when he fell into an approximately 30-foot-deep, 4-foot-wide vertical shaft at a construction site, police said.

The man was immediately trapped inside, and a rescue mission ensued.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the incident around 9:33 p.m. along North Sichel Street near the 5 Freeway. An LAFD aerial ladder was requested to serve as a high anchor for a rope rescue.

Details on the man’s condition were not immediately available.

NewsChopper4 was over the construction site that had temporary shoring walls and several holes.