2 schools in Hollywood temporarily placed on lockdown due to barricade situation
LOS ANGELES - Two schools in Hollywood were temporarily placed on lockdown due to a barricade situation nearby on Wednesday morning.
Hollywood High School and Larchmont Charter were impacted by the police activity.
Authorities say an alleged armed suspect was in the area of Selma Avenue and McCadden Place. The Los Angeles Police Department said there was a person with a gun inside a tent.
Just after 9:30 a.m., the lockdown was lifted.
The suspect who was allegedly armed was taken into custody around 10 a.m., police said.
No injuries were reported.
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