Man Officers Said Fired At Them In Brea Is Taken Into Custody

BREA (CBSLA.com) - Police on Monday took a man into custody they said fired on them at a Brea motel when they responded to a report of a suicidal guest.

Police were called to the Hyland Motel at 727 S. Brea Blvd. about 3 p.m., according to Lt. Darrin Devereaux. When the officers arrived, they knocked on the door and shots rang out, he said.

"The officers were standing just inches from where the bullet came through," Devereaux said. "From what I understand, it was just about eye level."

The officers, who escaped injury, retreated for cover and did not return fire, the lieutenant added.

SWAT officers were summoned to negotiate with the unidentified barricaded suspect, Devereaux said.

The man reportedly was taken into custody about 7 p.m. after being struck by police bean-bag rounds. The man is expected to face charges of attempted murder in firing the shots toward officers.