The suspect in the assault of a man and two women on a residential street in Northridge was in custody Tuesday after a five-hour standoff where he barricaded himself inside a home near the attack.
KCAL reported the suspect surrendered to police and was taken into custody at approximately 10:07 p.m. Monday.
Police said they believe the suspect may be suffering from mental health issues.
Officers called a Los Angeles Police Department SWAT team after the suspect barricaded himself inside a home.
The assault in the 19100 block of Salt Lake Place, near Vanalden Avenue, occurred around 5:05 p.m. Monday, police said.
CBS 2 reported the victims were related — a mother, father and sister.
All three were taken to a hospital by an ambulance.
The victims’ conditions were not known.