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Reported gunman shuts down section of Venice

Reported gunman shuts down section of Venice
The incident is centered at the Venice Family Clinic building.
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The Los Angeles Police Department subdued a man near the intersection of Rose and 6th on Tuesday after the suspect made threats to himself and officers.

The Los Angeles Police Department closed a section of Venice after reports of a gunman barricaded in a nearby building at about noon on March 24.

Several blocks of venice around the intersection of Rose / 6th were closed with multiple officers, vehicles and helicopters circling. According to witnesses, officers began closing the streets after an individual pointed a gun at an officer and then threatened to harm himself inside the Venice Family Clinic building at the intersection.

After a several hour standoff LAPD shot the suspect with less-lethal ammunition and was able to take him into custody.

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