Woman Surrenders After SWAT Standoff in Winnetka

Nearby residents in 20 neighboring homes were evacuated and moved to Fullbright Elementary school as a precaution

A woman who is believed to be a former member of law enforcement surrendered to authorities after a overnight SWAT standoff in Winnetka early Tuesday morning.

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The woman was drunk and possibly suicidal, has a variety of weapons registered to her name, according to LAPD. The woman is believed to be a former member of law enforcement, but not within LA County.

Nearby residents in 20 neighboring homes were evacuated and moved to Fullbright Elementary school as a precaution, but began returning home after 5:30 a.m. once the woman had surrendered.

No one was inside the home with the female suspect at the time of the incident. Police had been communicating with a family member of the woman during the standoff.

According unconfirmed reports, the woman may have recently lost her job and lost custody of her children. Police have not been able to confirm that information yet.

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