NewsMyNewsLAOctober 24, 2026Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Searches for Assault Suspect in Paramount
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Law enforcement searched for an assault with a deadly weapon suspect who barricaded himself inside a Paramount home overnight, though the suspect was not found when the house was cleared Saturday morning.
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Residents in the Paramount area near Alhambra Avenue experienced an overnight law enforcement operation involving tactical and negotiation teams, with the suspect remaining at large.
Key Facts
- Authorities searched for an assault with a deadly weapon suspect who holed up overnight inside a home in Paramount.
- The incident began at about 11:55 p.m. Friday in the 8200 block of Alhambra Avenue, near the Glen Anderson (105) Freeway.
- Personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau and a Crisis Negotiation Team responded to the scene.
- SEB personnel cleared the home at about 8:30 a.m. Saturday but did not locate the suspect.
- No suspect description or further information about the alleged assault was immediately available as of midday.
- Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the sheriff's Lakewood station or Crime Stoppers.
Who's Mentioned
locationGlen Anderson (105) Freeway“Freeway near the incident location”OrganizationCrime Stoppers“Organization taking anonymous tips”locationAlhambra Avenue“Location of the home where the suspect holed up”OrganizationLos Angeles County Sheriff’s Department“Law enforcement agency conducting the search”OrganizationLakewood station“Sheriff's department station assisting with the case”locationParamount“City where the incident occurred”