Man wanted for assault with deadly weapon climbs onto roof with 'various tools,' remains for 2 hours

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Monday, June 19, 2023
Man wanted by LAPD climbs onto roof for 2 hours with 'various tools'
A man fleeing from the LAPD climbed onto the roof of an office building with "various tools" and remained for almost two hours in a bizarre standoff.

WESTLAKE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A man fleeing from the LAPD climbed onto the roof of an office building with "various tools" and remained for almost two hours in a bizarre standoff.



The incident occurred around 8 p.m. Sunday near W. 4th St and Coronado St in the Westlake neighborhood near MacArthur Park.



The suspect was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon.



The man appeared to have an odd assortment of items such as a grappling hook, tripod and a large tarp. At one point, he used the grappling hook to lower a bag to the sidewalk, which was taken by the LAPD.



He later climbed down and was taken into custody without incident.



The person involved in the alleged assault with a deadly weapon did not suffer serious injuries.


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