Police search La Verne neighborhood for armed man wanted in domestic violence investigation

Police ask residents to stay indoors as they search for a man armed with some type of weapon.

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An armed man wanted in a domestic violence investigation was sought Sunday by police in a San Gabriel Valley neighborhood.

Residents in La Verne were advised to stay indoors early Sunday as authorities searched for the man. That public safety advisory was later lifted as the search focused on the campus of Damien High School.

The search ended later Sunday without an arrest.

"The search for the suspect, who has been identified, has been terminated," police said. "The suspect, who was being sought for felony domestic violence and weapons related charges, remains at large.

"Residents in the area may resume normal activity but are reminded to remain vigilant."

Earlier Sunday, resident were asked to remain inside their homes with their windows and doors locked.

The man was described as wearing a white shirt with a black and white horizontal stripe sweatshirt and dark pants. 

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La Verne is about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

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