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LOS ANGELES — One woman is dead and a suspect in custody after dozens of people were held hostage Saturday during a standoff at a Los Angeles Trader Joe’s supermarket.
Here are the latest updates:
Update 6:05 a.m. EDT July 22: Trader Joe's has released a statement about Saturday's deadly standoff in Los Angeles.
"Our hearts are broken over what happened today," read the statement obtained by KNBC. "This has been an incredible trauma, and our thoughts are with our Crew Members and customers. Our focus is on doing whatever we can to support them at this time. We appreciate everything Los Angeles law enforcement did to ensure an end to this ordeal."
NEW: #TraderJoes statement on today’s incident #NBCLA pic.twitter.com/cyxaHr4cVA
— Rick Montanez (@RickNBCLA) July 22, 2018
Original report: A man crashed a car and ran into a Los Angeles grocery store Sunday afternoon and took hostages during a standoff with police, authorities said.
The man was taken into custody after a tense standoff with police.
#UPDATE: We have successfully taken the suspect into custody without incident. The situation remains fluid as officers move forward clearing the location.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) July 22, 2018
A hostage was killed during the incident, the Associated Press reported.
BREAKING: Los Angeles mayor says one woman was killed at supermarket where gunman took hostages
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 22, 2018
The incident started with the shooting of an older and younger woman in a residential area around 1:30 p.m., Los Angeles Police officer Mike Lopez told CNN.
The shooter then fled in a Toyota Camry and crashed at a Trader Joe's, before running into the store.
"We can confirm that there is an active barricaded suspect within a #TraderJoes in #Silverlake. An active tac-alert has been declared to ensure all resources necessary will be available. Please continue to stay clear of the area," Los Angeles police tweeted.
UPDATE: We can confirm that there is an active barricaded suspect within a #TraderJoes in #Silverlake. An active tac-alert has been declared to ensure all resources necessary will be available. Please continue to stay clear of the area.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) July 22, 2018
A 20-year-old woman was taken to a hospital and is in fair condition, CNN reported.
Video shows police carrying shields and ushering out a man who has his hands raised. A person who appears to be injured was carried off, and other people could be seen climbing out of the store down a rope ladder.
President Donald Trump and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti have tweeted about the standoff.
Watching Los Angeles possible hostage situation very closely. Active barricaded suspect. L.A.P.D. working with Federal Law Enforcement.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2018
The @LAPDHQ is responding to an incident at the Trader Joe's in Silver Lake. Please steer clear of the area. https://t.co/j2OmFMFFXv
— Mayor Eric Garcetti (@MayorOfLA) July 21, 2018
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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