A man was taken into custody after allegedly barricading himself inside a hotel area with a firearm, prompting a SWAT standoff in Kearny Mesa, authorities said Friday.
Officers responded around 8:30 p.m. Thursday to reports of a male suspect waving a gun in the 8600 block of Spectrum Center Boulevard, according to the San Diego Police Department.
After the suspect entered the hotel, the area was temporarily evacuated for safety. Approximately two dozen law enforcement personnel were assigned to manage the standoff.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. The suspect’s motive has not yet been established, and the duration of the standoff remains unclear, police stated.
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