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Shots fired after barricaded suspect lights downtown San Diego apartment on fire

Shots fired after barricaded suspect lights downtown San Diego apartment on fire
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Shots were fired after a suspect barricaded themselves inside a downtown San Diego apartment before setting it on fire, according to San Diego Police.

Police said the initial call came in just after 1 p.m. after a man threatened to kill his mother before assaulting her. The woman then left the building and was taken to the hospital.

When officers responded to the scene, the suspect barricaded himself inside and began throwing things out the window before setting the apartment on fire, according to police.

Officers then forced their way into the home before shooting the suspect around 3 p.m. The suspect was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.


This is a developing story. ABC 10News will continue to keep you updated as soon as we receive more information.