Travel Lodge, Commerce, standoff: Gunman arrested after holding two women hostage in hours-long deadlock with cops
A GUNMAN has been arrested after holding two women hostage in an hours-long deadlock with police.
The unidentified male suspect had barricaded himself at the Travel Lodge Motel in Commerce, southeast Los Angeles since 11.30pm on Sunday.
After deputies arrived at the scene, an hours-long standoff unfolded as police surrounded the motel, and negotiations with the suspect began.
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told CBS the suspect had two hostages – both women.
According to Fox 11, the armed suspect surrendered to authorities and was taken into custody at 7.40am local time.
A woman who officials believe was one of the hostages walked out of the hotel with the suspect.
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The incident prompted a large response from the LASD deputies and a SWAT unit.
It’s unclear if other guests at the motel have since been evacuated.
There were no injuries reported. The suspect’s name and motive have yet to be revealed.