Robbery suspect killed in crash caused by victim in West Adams, police say

Police are investigating a homicide and robbery in West Adams. 

It happened at around 6 p.m. near the 2600 block of S. Harcourt Avenue, according to Los Angeles Police Department investigators. 

They say that the victim, a 32-year-old man, was "fleeing in his vehicle after being involved in a robbery" where he and some passengers robbed the eventual suspect at gunpoint. 

The 21-year-old shooting suspect chased the victim's car and eventually crashed into the back of the car carrying the robbery suspects, police said. 

"The victim's vehicle then ran off the road and collided with a light pole," an LAPD statement said. "Two passengers exited the victim's vehicle and fired multiple shots at the suspect."

They then ran from the area in an unknown car, police said. 

"The suspect remained at location and awaited police arrival," the statement continued. They did not say if he was struck by gunfire.

The driver of the car, identified as 32-year-old Eddie Grismore III, was killed when the car slammed into the light pole, according to LAPD's Tony Im. 

Investigators are working to determine if the incident is gang-related. 

As of Sunday afternoon, no arrests have been reported. 

No further information was provided.