Los Angeles police are in a standoff with a possibly armed person in a restroom at MacArthur Park, west of downtown Los Angeles. The incident began with a reported assault with a deadly weapon, though details about the assault are not immediately available.
According to authorities, the person involved appeared to simulate holding a gun during the altercation and then ran into the restroom, refusing to come out. The park has been the site of several recent law enforcement operations targeting gang activity and illicit drug distribution.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
