Shooting Suspect in Custody After Hiding in Store

The suspect is being taken into custody after being forced from their hiding spot.

Officers have an ongoing dialogue with the suspect as they attempt to take him into custody.

Officers have located the suspect who is barricaded inside of the building.

The group hiding inside of the store is now safely with emergency personnel.

A search is underway inside of the building.

The K-9 dogs are being sent into the building.

There may be footage of the suspect walking out of the building and into an unknown area.

The investigation is ongoing as officers work to determine exactly where the suspect is located inside of the store.

Officers are making contact with other businesses in the area to ensure they are safely sheltered.

Additional video from MRLA shows the ongoing investigation.

Firefighters from the LAFD are responding as well.

Specialized units from the LAPD are en route to assist.

Eastbound traffic is now being stopped on 8th Street near Vermont Avenue for the ongoing investigation.

Citizen user MRLA shows police outside of the store in question. User iLuvJackSparrow shows the helicopter hovering overhead.

A K-9 team is responding to the scene.

Police are directing all customers and employers out of a building near the discount store.

All southbound traffic is being shutoff on Vermont Ave starting at Wilshire Boulevard.

Officers confirm that people are unharmed and hiding inside of the store.

The suspect may also be wearing a camouflage jacket he acquired inside of the discount store.

A continued suspect description states that the suspect has dirty blonde hair, a blue long-sleeve short, tan pants, and tan shoes.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 735 S Vermont Ave.

Officers are calling out to the suspect asking him to safely leave the store.

Reports indicate that employees may be hiding in the back of the store.

Police have reason to believe the suspect is inside of the discount store on Vermont Avenue, despite earlier witness reports.

An ambulance has been requested for a man who was shot in the ankle at the beginning of the search.

Traffic is being temporarily stopped on Vermont Avenue.

The helicopter further describes the suspect as wearing a blue shirt, khaki pants, with blonde hair. He is attempting to hide in local businesses.

An LAPD helicopter is overhead.

Witnesses state the suspect may have fled through the store onto New Hampshire Avenue.

Officers are now blocking off the alleyways surrounding the bargain store.

Additional information states he may be hiding in a discount store.

A White man wearing a blue shirt with blonde hair was last seen running northbound on Vermont Avenue.

A perimeter is being established as officers investigate.

Backup is en route.

An LAPD officer is requesting assistance near this intersection.

Incident reported at W 8th St & S Berendo St.

The suspect is being taken into custody after being forced from their hiding spot.

Officers have an ongoing dialogue with the suspect as they attempt to take him into custody.

Officers have located the suspect who is barricaded inside of the building.

The group hiding inside of the store is now safely with emergency personnel.

A search is underway inside of the building.

The K-9 dogs are being sent into the building.

There may be footage of the suspect walking out of the building and into an unknown area.

The investigation is ongoing as officers work to determine exactly where the suspect is located inside of the store.

Officers are making contact with other businesses in the area to ensure they are safely sheltered.

Additional video from MRLA shows the ongoing investigation.

Firefighters from the LAFD are responding as well.

Specialized units from the LAPD are en route to assist.

Eastbound traffic is now being stopped on 8th Street near Vermont Avenue for the ongoing investigation.

Citizen user MRLA shows police outside of the store in question. User iLuvJackSparrow shows the helicopter hovering overhead.

A K-9 team is responding to the scene.

Police are directing all customers and employers out of a building near the discount store.

All southbound traffic is being shutoff on Vermont Ave starting at Wilshire Boulevard.

Officers confirm that people are unharmed and hiding inside of the store.

The suspect may also be wearing a camouflage jacket he acquired inside of the discount store.

A continued suspect description states that the suspect has dirty blonde hair, a blue long-sleeve short, tan pants, and tan shoes.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 735 S Vermont Ave.

Officers are calling out to the suspect asking him to safely leave the store.

Reports indicate that employees may be hiding in the back of the store.

Police have reason to believe the suspect is inside of the discount store on Vermont Avenue, despite earlier witness reports.

An ambulance has been requested for a man who was shot in the ankle at the beginning of the search.

Traffic is being temporarily stopped on Vermont Avenue.

The helicopter further describes the suspect as wearing a blue shirt, khaki pants, with blonde hair. He is attempting to hide in local businesses.

An LAPD helicopter is overhead.

Witnesses state the suspect may have fled through the store onto New Hampshire Avenue.

Officers are now blocking off the alleyways surrounding the bargain store.

Additional information states he may be hiding in a discount store.

A White man wearing a blue shirt with blonde hair was last seen running northbound on Vermont Avenue.

A perimeter is being established as officers investigate.

Backup is en route.

An LAPD officer is requesting assistance near this intersection.

Incident reported at W 8th St & S Berendo St.

The suspect is being taken into custody after being forced from their hiding spot.

Officers have an ongoing dialogue with the suspect as they attempt to take him into custody.

Officers have located the suspect who is barricaded inside of the building.

The group hiding inside of the store is now safely with emergency personnel.

A search is underway inside of the building.

The K-9 dogs are being sent into the building.

There may be footage of the suspect walking out of the building and into an unknown area.

The investigation is ongoing as officers work to determine exactly where the suspect is located inside of the store.

Officers are making contact with other businesses in the area to ensure they are safely sheltered.

Additional video from MRLA shows the ongoing investigation.

Firefighters from the LAFD are responding as well.

Specialized units from the LAPD are en route to assist.

Eastbound traffic is now being stopped on 8th Street near Vermont Avenue for the ongoing investigation.

Citizen user MRLA shows police outside of the store in question. User iLuvJackSparrow shows the helicopter hovering overhead.

A K-9 team is responding to the scene.

Police are directing all customers and employers out of a building near the discount store.

All southbound traffic is being shutoff on Vermont Ave starting at Wilshire Boulevard.

Officers confirm that people are unharmed and hiding inside of the store.

The suspect may also be wearing a camouflage jacket he acquired inside of the discount store.

A continued suspect description states that the suspect has dirty blonde hair, a blue long-sleeve short, tan pants, and tan shoes.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 735 S Vermont Ave.

Officers are calling out to the suspect asking him to safely leave the store.

Reports indicate that employees may be hiding in the back of the store.

Police have reason to believe the suspect is inside of the discount store on Vermont Avenue, despite earlier witness reports.

An ambulance has been requested for a man who was shot in the ankle at the beginning of the search.

Traffic is being temporarily stopped on Vermont Avenue.

The helicopter further describes the suspect as wearing a blue shirt, khaki pants, with blonde hair. He is attempting to hide in local businesses.

An LAPD helicopter is overhead.

Witnesses state the suspect may have fled through the store onto New Hampshire Avenue.

Officers are now blocking off the alleyways surrounding the bargain store.

Additional information states he may be hiding in a discount store.

A White man wearing a blue shirt with blonde hair was last seen running northbound on Vermont Avenue.

A perimeter is being established as officers investigate.

Backup is en route.

An LAPD officer is requesting assistance near this intersection.

Incident reported at W 8th St & S Berendo St.

The suspect is being taken into custody after being forced from their hiding spot.

Officers have an ongoing dialogue with the suspect as they attempt to take him into custody.

Officers have located the suspect who is barricaded inside of the building.

The group hiding inside of the store is now safely with emergency personnel.

A search is underway inside of the building.

The K-9 dogs are being sent into the building.

There may be footage of the suspect walking out of the building and into an unknown area.

The investigation is ongoing as officers work to determine exactly where the suspect is located inside of the store.

Officers are making contact with other businesses in the area to ensure they are safely sheltered.

Additional video from MRLA shows the ongoing investigation.

Firefighters from the LAFD are responding as well.

Specialized units from the LAPD are en route to assist.

Eastbound traffic is now being stopped on 8th Street near Vermont Avenue for the ongoing investigation.

Citizen user MRLA shows police outside of the store in question. User iLuvJackSparrow shows the helicopter hovering overhead.

A K-9 team is responding to the scene.

Police are directing all customers and employers out of a building near the discount store.

All southbound traffic is being shutoff on Vermont Ave starting at Wilshire Boulevard.

Officers confirm that people are unharmed and hiding inside of the store.

The suspect may also be wearing a camouflage jacket he acquired inside of the discount store.

A continued suspect description states that the suspect has dirty blonde hair, a blue long-sleeve short, tan pants, and tan shoes.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 735 S Vermont Ave.

Officers are calling out to the suspect asking him to safely leave the store.

Reports indicate that employees may be hiding in the back of the store.

Police have reason to believe the suspect is inside of the discount store on Vermont Avenue, despite earlier witness reports.

An ambulance has been requested for a man who was shot in the ankle at the beginning of the search.

Traffic is being temporarily stopped on Vermont Avenue.

The helicopter further describes the suspect as wearing a blue shirt, khaki pants, with blonde hair. He is attempting to hide in local businesses.

An LAPD helicopter is overhead.

Witnesses state the suspect may have fled through the store onto New Hampshire Avenue.

Officers are now blocking off the alleyways surrounding the bargain store.

Additional information states he may be hiding in a discount store.

A White man wearing a blue shirt with blonde hair was last seen running northbound on Vermont Avenue.

A perimeter is being established as officers investigate.

Backup is en route.

An LAPD officer is requesting assistance near this intersection.

Incident reported at W 8th St & S Berendo St.

The suspect is being taken into custody after being forced from their hiding spot.

Officers have an ongoing dialogue with the suspect as they attempt to take him into custody.

Officers have located the suspect who is barricaded inside of the building.

The group hiding inside of the store is now safely with emergency personnel.

A search is underway inside of the building.

The K-9 dogs are being sent into the building.

There may be footage of the suspect walking out of the building and into an unknown area.

The investigation is ongoing as officers work to determine exactly where the suspect is located inside of the store.

Officers are making contact with other businesses in the area to ensure they are safely sheltered.

Additional video from MRLA shows the ongoing investigation.

Firefighters from the LAFD are responding as well.

Specialized units from the LAPD are en route to assist.

Eastbound traffic is now being stopped on 8th Street near Vermont Avenue for the ongoing investigation.

Citizen user MRLA shows police outside of the store in question. User iLuvJackSparrow shows the helicopter hovering overhead.

A K-9 team is responding to the scene.

Police are directing all customers and employers out of a building near the discount store.

All southbound traffic is being shutoff on Vermont Ave starting at Wilshire Boulevard.

Officers confirm that people are unharmed and hiding inside of the store.

The suspect may also be wearing a camouflage jacket he acquired inside of the discount store.

A continued suspect description states that the suspect has dirty blonde hair, a blue long-sleeve short, tan pants, and tan shoes.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 735 S Vermont Ave.

Officers are calling out to the suspect asking him to safely leave the store.

Reports indicate that employees may be hiding in the back of the store.

Police have reason to believe the suspect is inside of the discount store on Vermont Avenue, despite earlier witness reports.

An ambulance has been requested for a man who was shot in the ankle at the beginning of the search.

Traffic is being temporarily stopped on Vermont Avenue.

The helicopter further describes the suspect as wearing a blue shirt, khaki pants, with blonde hair. He is attempting to hide in local businesses.

An LAPD helicopter is overhead.

Witnesses state the suspect may have fled through the store onto New Hampshire Avenue.

Officers are now blocking off the alleyways surrounding the bargain store.

Additional information states he may be hiding in a discount store.

A White man wearing a blue shirt with blonde hair was last seen running northbound on Vermont Avenue.

A perimeter is being established as officers investigate.

Backup is en route.

An LAPD officer is requesting assistance near this intersection.

Incident reported at W 8th St & S Berendo St.