Trump watching possible LA hostage situation ‘very closely’

President Trump tweeted Saturday that he was following a possible hostage situation at a Trader Joe’s in Los Angeles “very closely.”

Police later took a suspect into custody, ending the standoff hours after it began.

“Active barricaded suspect. L.A.P.D. working with Federal Law Enforcement,” Trump tweeted of the situation.{mosads}

Watching Los Angeles possible hostage situation very closely. Active barricaded suspect. L.A.P.D. working with Federal Law Enforcement.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 21, 2018

CNN reported that an armed man had barricaded himself inside the grocery store and may have hostages.

The Los Angeles Police Department said they took a suspect into custody about an hour after the president’s tweet.

#UPDATE: We have successfully taken the suspect into custody without incident. The situation remains fluid as officers move forward clearing the location.

— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) July 21, 2018

One woman was shot and killed inside the store during the standoff, according to CBS News.

The Associated Press reported that the suspect led police on a car chase after allegedly shooting his grandmother and another woman in South Los Angeles.

He then ran into the Trader Joe’s in the Silver Lake neighborhood.

There was a massive law enforcement response to the store.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti urged residents to “steer clear” of the active situation. 

Please continue to steer clear of the #TraderJoes on Hyperion in #SilverLake. The @LAPDHQ has issued a tactical alert to deploy all necessary resources to assist with this situation. This incident remains active. We will continue to provide updates.

— Mayor Eric Garcetti (@MayorOfLA) July 21, 2018

— Updated 10:42 p.m.