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From Santa Monica Close Up:
" A tense five-hour standoff between police and a potentially armed woman at a motel on Lincoln Blvd ended peacefully earlier today. The incident took place on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at approximately 11:30 am, prompting a swift response from the Santa Monica Police Department.
In response to the escalating situation, authorities quickly arrived at the American Motel on Lincoln Blvd after receiving reports of a person with a gun . As a precautionary measure, residents in the 1200 block of Lincoln were promptly advised to evacuate, while guests at the motel were instructed to leave their rooms. The surrounding streets were sealed off to ensure public safety.
During the operation, police officers effectively communicated through a loudspeaker to issue commands to the suspect, who had barricaded herself inside the motel. The standoff occurred when the suspect allegedly brandished a handgun after being approached by the hotel manager regarding checkout time.
To secure the area, multiple blocks, including Lincoln Blvd between Wilshire and Santa Monica Blvd, as well as Arizona Ave between 7th and 9th Street, were cordoned off. The Santa Monica Police Department deployed their Mobile Center, an overhead drone, and called in their SWAT team to manage the situation.
Police officers made preparations to deploy tear gas into the suspect's room and utilized flash grenades as part of their strategy. While the exact deployment of tear gas remains unclear, officers wore gas masks as a precautionary measure. Stun grenades, also known as flash grenades, flashbangs, thunderflashes, or sound bombs, were employed to temporarily disorient individuals' senses. These non-lethal explosive devices emit a blinding flash of light and produce a loud "bang" to stun adversaries or create distractions, commonly used in close-quarters combat, door breaching, and riot control scenarios.
After hours of negotiations, the female suspect surrendered to the Santa Monica Police Department without any major incident, leading to her subsequent arrest. As the investigation continues, the suspect will undergo a comprehensive mental health evaluation. The presence of a firearm on the woman at the time of her apprehension remains uncertain.
At 5:10 pm, the Santa Monica Police Department provided an update via their Twitter account, stating, "The standoff in the 1200 block of Lincoln Boulevard has been resolved. Thank you for your patience as this individual was taken into custody without significant incident. Please wait for police and fire vehicles to leave before trying to enter the area."
Further information regarding the case will be released as the investigation progresses. "
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