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On Monday, Feb.13, at about 3:30 p.m., Pasadena Police responded to a call for service in the 1200 block of Medford Avenue regarding a family disturbance. Information provided was that the resident, 68-year-old, white male, was emotionally distraught and armed with a handgun. It was also reported to responding officers that the subject may have fired several round(s) from his handgun into the ground. No one was hurt.
Officers arrived on scene and learned from residents that the subject was alone inside the house but unwilling to surrender to the police. Pasadena Police Crisis Negotiators (CNT) responded and the immediate neighbors were evacuated from their residences. Out of an abundance of caution the Pasadena Police Department SWAT Team was also summoned to the scene to assist.
After four and a half hours of negotiations with the suspect, The Crisis Negotiators were able to convince him to surrender to Police. He did so voluntarily; and as a result, no one was injured. The suspect is in police custody and criminal charges will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.
“I am extremely proud of my Officers that handled this incident and In particular my Crisis Negotiators, who were successful in de-escalating what, potentially, could have been a lethal encounter. The CNT Unit is comprised of highly dedicated men and women who discharge their duties with a high degree of competence. I am thankful that no one was injured,” said Police Chief Phillip L. Sanchez.
Glendale Police was also able to provide assistance and have been thanked by Pasadena Police.
