World News | Gunman Arrested After Wounding 5 People in Los Angeles Area Home, Firing at Helicopter, Police Say
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of shooting and wounding five people at a Los Angeles area home and then firing at a police helicopter after locking himself inside, authorities said.
San Fernando (California), May 27 (AP) A 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of shooting and wounding five people at a Los Angeles area home and then firing at a police helicopter after locking himself inside, authorities said.
Officers responded shortly before 11:30 pm (local time) Saturday and found four gunshot victims at the residence in San Fernando, police said. A fifth victim was later found at a hospital, where San Fernando police determined he had driven himself, ABC 7 reported.
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The suspect locked himself in the home and shot at a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter before being taken into custody, police said. No other injuries were reported.
The relationship between the suspect and the shooting victims wasn't known Sunday. Additional details about what led up to the gunfire or information about the victims' conditions were not immediately released.
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The man could face charges including attempted murder and shooting at an aircraft. He was held on USD9.8 million bail.
San Fernando is a city of about 24,000 residents 40 kilometres northwest of downtown Los Angeles. (AP)
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