A person believed to be fugitive, ex-Los Angeles cop and alleged murderer Christopher Dorner exchanged gunfire with police today, officials say. A law enforcement source says Dorner fired on authorities in the San Bernardino Mountains; the status of the man at large and police is currently unknown. Officers were not authorized to speak publicly about the ongoing investigation of Dorner and thus withheld their names as well as any additional details. However, one source tells The AP it’s believed Christopher Dorner committed a residential burglary of a cabin and had a couple tied up in the cabin. One was able to get away and make a call. Authorities responded to the location and gave chase mid-day Tuesday when Dorner fled in a stolen car. At that point, gunfire was exchanged. A second source said there was an active crime scene but did not have details in the latest and possibly final chapter of the massive Dorner manhunt . It is not immediately clear whether Dorner is in custody. Law enforcement officials are swarming the area, not long after U.S. Marshal’s officials said in court papers that Dorner could have fled to Mexico. In Tijuana, Dorner was listed as one of the most wanted fugitives. But the LAPD later said that was only one of many locations authorities were scouring. Detectives have also been examining video showing Dorner purchasing scuba gear in Torrance, Calif., days before his alleged killing spree began. Officers have been all over California pursuing tips about Dorner’s possible whereabouts, serving warrants at homes in Las Vegas and Point Loma. Meanwhile, an associate of Dorner was being tracked by investigators, suggesting that he may have received help eluding a massive law enforcement dragnet. Dorner, 33, has evaded authorities since Wednesday when he was named the suspect in the slaying of an Irvine couple. He also allegedly killed a cop. There is a $1 million reward for Dorner’s capture.
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Christopher Dorner, Police Exchange Gunfire; Fugitive’s Status Unclear
