Santa Monica Police Arrest Man With Explosives, Guns Going to L.A. Pride10:34 AM PDT 6/12/2016 by Ryan Parker
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The scene in Orlando, Florida following a mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub on Sunday morning.
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It is unclear if a connection exists between the Orlando shooter and the man arrested by Santa Monica police.Santa Monica police arrested a man who may have had explosives, assault rifles and ammunition and was planning to attend L.A. pride, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said during a press conference.
Police were called about the man who was in the area of Olympic Boulevard and 11th Street by a concerned citizen, Garcetti said. He told police he was waiting in the area for a friend.
The suspect was arrested Saturday night, Garcetti said.
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Police, suspicions of the man, checked his car and that is when they found the weapons and explosives, Garcetti said.
The suspect told police he was in town for the pride event in West Hollywood this weekend.
"I want everyone here today to know, we are safe, we are protected, our law enforcement officials are here," Garcetti said.
Santa Monica police would not comment on the matter.
This news comes hours after the worst mass shooting in an Orlando, Fla. night club where at least 50 people were fatally shot in a night club. More than 50 people were injured in the shooting. The gunman was killed during a shootout with police.
It is unclear if a connection exists between the Orlando shooter and the man arrested by Santa Monica police. |
