Deputies arrest reckless driver after chase in Compton

Authorities were searching for a suspect who fled at the end of a pursuit in Compton on Sunday. 

The chase started when because deputies they allegedly witnessed the driver driving recklessly at around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. 

Eventually the pursuit came to an end on 125th Street in a Willowbrook neighborhood when the driver ran from the car on foot. 

About two hours later at 6 p.m., authorities arrested the suspect and recovered a handgun. 

SkyCal was overhead as deputies searched a large perimeter in the area for the suspect. 

No further information was provided.