A shooting suspect was arrested after he allegedly shot at a vehicle on the 14 Freeway in Santa Clarita Tuesday afternoon. 

Around 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, a shooting occurred on the southbound 14 Freeway south of Soledad Canyon Road, in Santa Clarita, said Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Area Office.

At the time of the shooting, sheriff’s officials believed the shooting occurred on Golden Valley Road just off the 14 Freeway.

“The victim’s vehicle was struck by gunfire and the driver did not sustain any injuries,” Burgos-Lopez said. “The suspect fled the scene.”

CHP Newhall Area units responded to the scene and conducted an extensive investigation into the shooting, according to officials.

“An alert was sent out to adjoining law enforcement agencies,” Burgos-Lopez said.

On Wednesday, deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s DEPARTMENT conducted an enforcement stop on the suspect vehicle on 15th Street West and Avenue K in Lancaster.

The driver Jaquan Chivonte Washington, 34, from Lancaster was taken into custody and a firearm was recovered, Burgos-Lopez said.

The CHP responded to the scene and took custody of Washington.

It was also determined that Washington was a person of interest in a firearm brandishing case from January on the 14 Freeway. 

“As law enforcement, our top priority is the safety of the public,” CHP Newhall Area Commander and Captain Ed Krusey said. “Traffic safety is not just about following rules — its about preventing harm and ensuring that our roads remain safe for all drivers. Freeway shootings are a reminder that public safety is at constant risk, and we must all work together to stay vigilant, report suspicious behavior, and protect each other from violence on our highways. Thank you to our partners at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office in assisting the CHP Newhall Area in the arrest of Washington.”

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