Suspect barricade prompts South LA block evacuation: authorities

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

LOS ANGELES – A suspect barricaded themselves inside a residence in South Los Angeles Saturday, prompting some area homes to be evacuated, authorities said.

The incident in the 400 block of West 107th Street was reported at about 7:15 a.m., and a sheriff’s Crisis Negotiation Team was dispatched to the location, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Surrounding homes were evacuated for residents’ safety, officials said.

No further information was immediately available.

The sheriff’s South Los Angeles station urged anyone with information about the suspect to call them at 310-219-2750. Anonymous tips can be made to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477), or www.lacrimestoppers.org.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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