Domestic violence suspect found dead after hours-long standoff in Chatsworth

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LOS ANGELES – An hours-long standoff came to a tragic end in Chatsworth Monday, officials said. 

What we know:

Ventura County sheriff’s deputies were called to a report of domestic violence in the 9400 block of Thompson Avenue in Chatsworth around 2 a.m. Monday, July 27. Based on the location in eastern Ventura County, both Simi Valley and Los Angeles police departments assisted, as well as a SWAT team. 

When deputies arrived at the scene, the armed suspect shot at deputies as well as the domestic violence victim, investigators said. No deputies or residents were struck by the suspect's gunfire. 

The victim was safely removed from the home while the suspect remained barricaded inside the home for hours. Authorities said the suspect was armed with multiple firearms, including pistols. 

After authorities obtained a search warrant, a window of the home was breached and a drone was used to locate the suspect. 

A SWAT team moved in after the suspect was located and appeared to be unresponsive. Investigators declared him dead inside the home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 

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Dig deeper:

The couple's German Shepard that was inside the home was taken into custody by animal control at the scene. They will take care of the dog until the suspect's wife is ready to pick them up. 

What we don't know:

The name of the suspect has not been released. 

 

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