Hours-Long Standoff With Barricaded Suspect in Carson Comes to End

CARSON, Calif., Dec. 18 (KNN) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced early Wednesday morning the conclusion of an incident regarding a barricaded male adult suspect.

The area was deemed safe, and all neighborhood evacuees were allowed to return to their homes, reported the LASD in a 6 a.m. advisory update on Nixle.

The situation unfolded late Tuesday when the LASD Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) responded to assist the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station with an armed barricaded assault with a deadly weapon and kidnapping suspect, according to authorities.

The incident was reported at approximately 11:00 p.m. on the 21800 block of Water Street in the city of Carson.

According to the LASD, SEB personnel assumed tactical command, and a Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) attempted to contact the suspect to conclude the situation peacefully.

The surrounding homes were evacuated for the safety of the residents.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lakewood Station at (562) 623-3500.

Jason Stilwell, Video Journalist / KNN