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# Reported gunman shuts down section of Venice
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/reported-gunman-shuts-down-section-of-venice/
- Published: 2026-03-24T22:10:03.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-24T23:02:39.000Z
- Author: Matthew Hall
- Tags: Crime

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.