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FACTS

On May 25, 2010, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Officers Rick Corpel and Jose Merida witnessed a drive-by shooting of two pedestrians. The officers followed appellant’s car for about four or five houses waiting for a potential stolen vehicles report. Appellant’s vehicle approached two pedestrians, a male and a female, walking on the sidewalk. Both officers heard gunshots and saw muzzle flashes coming from inside appellant’s car. The male pedestrian fell to the sidewalk and the female pedestrian screamed. Appellant sped off and dropped a gun out of the car. The officers radioed for help and pursued the car with its lights and sirens on. After a short high speed chase, appellant lost control of the car and crashed into parked cars. Appellant fled the vehicle immediately after the crash. Torres stepped out of the car yelling, ―Don’t shoot me. Don’t shoot me. I’ve been shot.‖ The officers took Torres into custody and discovered that he had suffered a gunshot wound inflicted days before. Appellant fled to the home of Santiago M. on South Soto Street. Santiago was an associate of the White Fence gang and his moniker was ―Silent.‖ Appellant knocked on the window and asked…