An intense SWAT standoff in Long Beach ended without injury after a 72-year-old man barricaded himself inside his residence following a confrontation where he allegedly brandished a firearm at two women. According to official police reports, the incident occurred on the evening of January 15 in the 1200 block of Olive Avenue.
The situation unfolded at around 9:43 pm when Long Beach officers received a call about an assault with a deadly weapon. The elderly suspect, identified as Alfonzo Crear, reportedly pointed a gun at two female victims during an argument, before retreating to his home. Upon officers' arrival, Crear refused to come out, prompting the authorities to activate SWAT and evacuate the neighborhood. SWAT negotiators were eventually able to coax Crear into surrendering peacefully.
Create, now in police custody, faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon. As of the latest updates, his bail has been set at $30,000 and he remains behind bars at the Long Beach City Jail. The Long Beach Police Department continues its investigation into the circumstances leading up to the dispute and subsequent standoff.
No injuries were reported in this tense episode, and the two victims involved in the initial altercation were found unharmed. The quick response of the Long Beach police and SWAT negotiators has been credited for the resolution of a potentially dangerous situation with no harm to the suspect, victims, or residents of the surrounding area.
