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Woodland Hills Standoff Ignites Inferno
20 Jul
Summary
- Police responded to a domestic violence call leading to a standoff.
- The suspect was barricaded inside a home, leading to a fire and shots.
- A woman sustained injuries during the hourslong incident.
A domestic violence call in Woodland Hills on Sunday night devolved into a dangerous situation involving a barricaded man, a house fire, and gunfire. Police officers initially responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Owensmouth Avenue.
The situation intensified as the suspect remained barricaded inside the home for several hours. Tear gas was deployed in an attempt to resolve the standoff. The residence became fully engulfed in flames, with the fire spreading to neighboring townhouse units, prompting evacuations.
During the efforts to extinguish the blaze, Los Angeles Fire Department crews reported hearing shots fired from the burning home. It remains unclear if the suspect was responsible for starting the fire. A woman, believed to be the suspect's wife, sustained injuries, though her condition was not immediately detailed. Authorities noted the man is a registered gun owner, and firearms are believed to be present in the residence.
