Armed Suspect Barricades Self with Child Hostage at 315 East 91st Street

Summary: A male suspect, described as a 24-25 year old Black male with no shirt and sweatpants, locked himself inside a room at 315 East 91st Street, Los Angeles, with his 10-year-old brother. The suspect, reportedly suffering from a mental illness and possibly intoxicated (390), was initially wanted for assault with a deadly weapon (ADW). Officers responded Code 3 as there were concerns the suspect was harming the child. The suspect refused to release the child, prompting a barricade/hostage situation. Eventually, the situation was resolved and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.