A man who fired multiple rounds — witnesses say 30 to 50 or more — from the rooftop of a Marina Del Rey apartment building while livestreaming his actions on social media was arrested Sunday by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies.
The initial shooting was reported at 10:15 p.m. Saturday at the Marina 41 Apartments in the 4100 block of Via Marina, in Marina Del Rey, authorities said. No injuries were reported.
“Deputies from the Marina Del Rey station responded to a call for service regarding gunshots heard from inside the apartment complex,” sheriff’s officials said. “When deputies arrived … they heard active gunfire at the location.”
Deputies closed surrounding streets including via Dolce and via Marina south of Washington Boulevard and urged nearby residents to shelter in place, Sgt. Tim Gannon of the sheriff’s Marina del Rey station told City News Service.
“An LASD Aero unit observed a male suspect on the roof of the location firing rounds from a rifle,” a department statement said. “Additional personnel from other stations and agencies responded, including four Bearcat vehicles.”
Witnesses said the shooter was armed with several firearms, including AR-15 rifles and multiple pistols along with ammunition.
He reportedly reloaded multiple times while firing at passersby and responding officers.
“An arrest team was assembled, and the suspect was located and taken into custody without further incident at approximately 1 a.m. [Sunday],” the department said.
Authorities have not released the man’s name, but bystanders said the shooter is a 41-year-old self-employed chef who specializes in “organic traditional Vietnamese cuisine.”
Deputies are canvassing the area for evidence, witnesses, and potential victims. Anyone with information was urged to contact the Marina Del Rey sheriff’s station at 310-482-6000.