Allegedly armed suspect in custody after hours-long barricade at Commerce hotel, authorities say

COMMERCE, Calif. (KABC) -- An allegedly armed suspect was taken into custody hours after barricading himself in a hotel in Commerce, prompting a large response from authorities who surrounded the building.

Sheriff's deputies received a call of a man with a gun at the Travelodge on Telegraph Road around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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AIR7 HD was over the scene where several patrol cars could be seen at the hotel's entrances. Authorities said the suspect peacefully surrendered around 7:40 a.m. Monday.

There were unconfirmed reports that the man had two hostages. At one point during the standoff, a woman was seen walking out of the hotel and talking to authorities, but it's unclear if she was being held against her will.
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DEVELOPING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.