LAPD Ends Hourslong Standoff With Man in Van at Los Angeles Costco

A police pursuit in Los Angeles ended with a tense standoff in the Costco parking lot on Los Feliz Boulevard in the Atwater Village neighborhood. The suspect, who was driving a van spray-painted with disturbing messages such as "TOXICOLOGY TEST MY CORPSE AND THIS VAN," barricaded himself inside the vehicle. LAPD negotiators, aided by mental health professionals and SWAT teams, engaged the man for hours before he finally exited the van and was taken into custody. The suspect was not believed to be armed, and no injuries were reported. Authorities evacuated parts of the area and closed the lot for several hours to ensure public safety. The incident drew significant police presence and caused disruptions, but the situation was resolved peacefully.