GLENDALE, Calif. — A standoff in a Glendale home ended with the arrest of a murder suspect after a body was found on Wednesday evening, according to police officials. The incident began with a report of an assault with a deadly weapon at a residence on Reta Street, prompting a response from local law enforcement.
Upon arrival, officers discovered evidence of the assault but were unable to locate the suspect or victim. As a precautionary measure, three nearby schools were briefly placed on lockdown while the situation unfolded. A SWAT team and a crisis negotiation team were subsequently called to the scene as the suspect remained barricaded inside the home.
After a tense standoff lasting several hours, the suspect, later identified as Vahan Keshishyan, 28, surrendered to authorities. He was apprehended without incident and taken into custody on suspicion of murder. Inside the residence, officers made the grim discovery of a deceased individual with unspecified injuries.
The relationship between the suspect and the victim is currently under investigation, and the victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of their family members. In the aftermath of the standoff, Reta Street remained closed for several hours as law enforcement conducted their investigation.
The incident left the community shaken and raised concerns about the safety and security of the neighborhood. Residents expressed relief that the suspect was apprehended without further violence and hoped for a swift resolution to the investigation. The Glendale Police Department assured the public that they would continue to provide updates on the case as more information becomes available.