Gunman Holds People Hostage In LA Convenience Store

Los Angeles CA

08 October, 2021

8:41 PM

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LOS ANGELES, CA — Police are searching for an armed assault suspect in the Florence-Graham area of Los Angeles amid reports that a gunman may be barricaded in a convenience store while holding people hostage. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies responded at about 4:05 p.m. to the area of East 66th Street and Holmes Street on reports of an assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Deputy Alejandra Parra. The suspect ran into the liquor store after deputies attempted to contact him and refused to let those inside leave. Parra said initial reports indicated the owner of the store was inside with the armed man, but it was unclear how many other people were in the store. LASD Special Enforcement Bureau units were called to the area as support. According to Deputy Shawn Dubusky, deputies set up a containment area around to search for the suspect. The suspect in wanted for assault with a deadly weapon, Dubusky said. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY PLEASE REFRESH THE SCREEN FOR UPDATES. City News Service contributed to this report.