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Hollywood Farmers’ Market: LAPD in standoff with suspect after reports of shooting from window

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Los Angeles police were involved in a standoff with a suspect after officers responded to unconfirmed reports of a shooting at the Hollywood Farmers’ Market.

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — 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 am in the 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 dream.

No injuries were immediately reported.

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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