LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Police Department responded to an alarming situation at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) building on Tuesday evening after receiving reports of a man carrying a rifle near the facility.
The incident occurred on January 14 at approximately 7 p.m. Police were alerted by a caller who described seeing a man holding a white bag in one hand and a firearm in the other. Supervisors inside the LADWP building reportedly made contact with the man before law enforcement arrived on the scene.
LAPD officers responded promptly and were able to detain the individual without incident. No injuries were reported during the encounter, and officials confirmed that the situation was brought under control swiftly.
Authorities have not disclosed whether the suspect was affiliated with LADWP in any capacity, nor have they confirmed whether the man was a current or former employee. The rifle he carried has been secured by law enforcement as evidence, though officials have not yet revealed details about the weapon.
As of Tuesday night, the suspect’s motive for appearing at the LADWP building with a firearm remains unclear. Investigators are continuing to question the individual to determine whether the incident posed a specific threat or if it was an isolated act with no broader implications.
The LAPD has not released the identity of the man taken into custody and said that no charges had been filed as of late Tuesday. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses who may have seen the suspect prior to his arrival at the LADWP facility.
While the event caused a temporary disruption, operations at the LADWP building have since returned to normal. Employees who were present during the incident were reportedly shaken but unharmed. Police have not issued any alerts indicating an ongoing threat to public safety.
No additional details have been released at this time. Further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
