A possible murder suspect was taken into custody in Canyon Country after a brief foot pursuit with Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies. 

At around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday a detective with the SCV Sheriff’s Station engaged in a foot pursuit with a suspected murder suspect according to initial reports. 

Deputies arrest possible murder suspect in Canyon Country. Photo by Jade Aubuchon

The pursuit broke out in the Canyon Country area on Hideaway Drive near Soledad Canyon Road, on the bike path . 

The suspect led the detective on a brief pursuit before being taken into custody on Hideaway Drive. Other deputies arrived at the scene for back-up.

Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.

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