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Police Standoff Shuts Down Portion Of Street Near Capitol

A scene from the police standoff near Capitol in Sacramento, April 18, 2016.
Capital Public Radio
A scene from the police standoff near Capitol in Sacramento, April 18, 2016.

UPDATE: 4:08 p.m., April 18, 2016

The man who barricaded himself in a car parked in the middle of L Streets across from the Capitol emerged with his hands up and is now in police custody.

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Authorities say that a traffic stop has turned into a standoff near the Capitol Monday afternoon.

Officials told Capital Public Radio that a driver refused to comply with demands from police officers to get out of the vehicle.

A portion of L Street near 11th Street has been shut down. Authorities are advising that people stay away from the area.

Sacramento Police have called for precautionary evacuations in place on the North side of L Street, between 10th and 12th Streets. Sacramento SWAT and negotiators are on scene to help with the incident.

The California Highway Patrol is also assisting in the situation.

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