Freeway Closed After Police Shoot Suspect

The Pasadena Freeway was temporarily shut down Saturday afternoon after a police chase of a bank robbery suspect ended in gunfire, authorities said.

A Pasadena police officer shot Gary Patrick Gabig, 49, of San Gabriel about 2 p.m. on the southbound Pasadena Freeway near Avenue 43 when Gabig drove his sport utility vehicle toward the officer, said police Lt. Tom Pederson.

Gabig, who suffered a superficial chest wound, was later booked on suspicion of armed robbery, Pederson said. Gabig may face additional charges.

Gabig’s 15-year-old son, who was in the car, was taken into protective custody. The freeway reopened at 5 p.m., officials said.