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Organization: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station
Date: June 11, 2009
Barricaded Murder Suspect
Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 7:00 a.m.
Unincorporated Los Angeles County - Gorman
49700 Block of Gorman Post Road, Gorman
Victim: Female Adult
While driving through the parking lot of a local motel, a California Highway Patrol officer conducted an inquiry regarding the license plate of a car parked in the lot. The query returned with an outstanding murder warrant out of Kansas City, Kansas, dated June 8, 2009. The officer confirmed with management that the suspect named on the warrant is registered at the motel. The officer requested assistance from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. After containing the location, personnel requested the suspect to exit, but he refused. He is currently barricaded in a motel room. It is unknown if he is armed. A Special Weapons Team and Crisis Negotiation Team are at the location.
The investigation is ongoing and is currently being conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's Special Enforcement Bureau and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Anyone with any information should contact Sergeant Darren Harris of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station at (661) 510-1827 or Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau at (323) 526-5541. There is no additional information at this time. -ref SHB-166-June 11, 2009
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