Multiple Downtown Fresno streets shut down after suspect runs from police

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Multiple streets in Downtown Fresno were shut down Wednesday night after police said a man with a felony warrant escaped from officers.

It all started at Fresno and L Street where police said he got away from the driver of a police vehicle. From there he ran through Courthouse Park and ended up at the south annex jail.

A helicopter from above helped officers track him down.

Police ended up cornering the suspect in an exterior stair well. No word on the escapee's identity.