Suspect arrested following nearly four-hour standoff at Venice motel

Suspect arrested following nearly four-hour standoff at Venice motel
Suspect arrested following nearly four-hour standoff at Venice motel Photo credit KNX News

VENICE, LOS ANGELES (KNX) – A murder suspect was arrested Tuesday following a nearly four-hour standoff at a Venice motel.

Around 5 p.m., officers were seen leading a handcuffed suspect out of
the motel. There were no reports of any injuries stemming from the standoff.

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Police activity was reported in the area of Lincoln and Venice around 1:15 p.m., City News Service reported.

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The Los Angeles Police Department tweeted just before 3:30 p.m. that street closures were to be expected and drivers should seek alternate routes.

No information was immediately provided about the suspect or the
killing for which the person is suspected.

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