BREAKING LAPD responds to reports of shooting at Hollywood Farmers' Market, standoff with suspect ensues
Los Angeles police on Sunday morning were involved in a standoff with a suspect after officers responded to unconfirmed reports of a shooting at the Hollywood Farmers' Market, authorities said.
Multiple callers told police dispatch that a gunman opened fire from the window of a building shortly before 8 a.m. in 1600 block of Cosmo Street, between Hollywood Boulevard and Selma Avenue, an LAPD spokesperson told ABC7. When officers arrived at the scene, they saw a person throwing rocks from a balcony, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A standoff ensued.Officials quickly announced the closure of the popular Hollywood Farmers' Market for the day "due to an emergency situation."
"We're glad our staff and vendors are OK," a statement posted on the marketplace's Facebook page said. "If you need access to fresh food and produce and can travel, please visit our sibling market Atwater Village Farmers' Market."
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