An armed man suspected of domestic violence barricaded himself inside a residence in Hawaiian Gardens Friday in an hours-long standoff with law enforcement.
Special Enforcement Bureau personnel responded to the 12000 block of 226th Street, between Pioneer and Norwalk boulevards to assist Lakewood Sheriff’s Station deputies who had been at a standoff with the suspect since approximately 10:50 a.m. Friday, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
The surrounding area was evacuated, sheriff’s officials said.
Anyone with information related to the suspect was urged to call the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station at 562-623-3500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers or visit lacrimestoppers.org