A standoff with a Special Enforcement Bureau team from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and a barricaded armed man in Lancaster came to an end Tuesday morning after more than 15 hours when the suspect was found dead inside a residence.
Deputies from the department’s Lancaster Station responded to reports of a barricaded armed suspect at 43967 Blue Sky Court and Engle Way at approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday. They contacted the department’s Special Enforcement Bureau, which responded to the scene, said the LASD.
SEB personnel assumed tactical command of the barricade and a Crisis Negotiation Team attempted to make contact with the suspect to bring the situation to a peaceful conclusion.
Surrounding homes were evacuated for the safety of the residents, according to the LASD.
Avenue J-8 from 21st Street West to 25th Street West was closed during the standoff.
A shot may have been heard around 5:45 a.m. That’s when Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives were called to conduct a death investigation.
The barricade was officially declared over an hour later, after the man was found dead.
Our condolences to the family and friends.. also many thanks to law enforcement for trying to help the deceased
unfortunately his decisions cost him the ultimate price.. rest in peace Sir…