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Bystander killed in violent carjacking in South LA is identified

Pursuit suspect drags carjacking victim alongside car for over two miles
Pursuit suspect drags carjacking victim alongside car for over two miles 02:30

A bystander killed in a carjacking has been identified as Larry Walker. 

On Thursday, LAPD detectives were following 31-year-old Joshua Renau who was wanted in a shooting and deadly robbery case from July. 

Renau crashed in South Los Angeles and then allegedly carjacked Walker who got tangled in a seat belt. Walker was dragged for over two miles. 

Renau crashed again before finally surrendering, police said. 

Renau is expected in court Monday for his arraignment. 

Walker was 62 years old. 

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