Barricade Situation In Whittier Ends Peacefully

WHITTIER (CBSLA.com)   —  The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has ended a barricade situation with  a suspect who  was reportedly armed.

The incident took place on the 9900 block of Bona Vista Lane, unincorporated Whittier.

Special Enforcement Bureau deputies assumed command of the tactical response and Crisis Negotiation Team personnel wee on scene to bring the situation to a peaceful resolution, authorities said.

Surrounding homes have been evacuated for the safety of the residents.

It was unclear what led to the barricade situation but KCAL9's Crity Fajardo said it reportedly started with an assault with a deadly weapon.

Just before 8 p.m., she said SWAT moved into the residence after tossing a stun grenade into the residence.

Around 8:30 she reported the suspect was taken into custody and the neighborhood was given the all-clear.

The LA County Sheriff's Department said the suspect taken to the Norwalk station and booked.

Charges are pending.