An armed woman with a knife barricaded herself in Lancaster Monday evening.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies, along with Special Enforcement Bureau personnel, responded to the 1300 block of West Meadow View Lane, between 10th Street West and 15th Street West, around 7:33 p.m. Monday regarding an armed barricaded suspect, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
It was unclear what motivated the woman to arm and barricade herself.
Surrounding residents were ordered to evacuate for safety reasons.
Anyone with information regarding the standoff was urged to call the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station at 661-948-8466. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.