Early Monday in Chatsworth, a quiet residential stretch turned into a crime scene as deputies responding to a domestic violence call found a suspect barricaded inside a home and shots ringing out. The standoff on the 9400 block of Thompson Avenue stretched into the morning, with a heavy law enforcement presence visible in aerial footage. Authorities said the person inside the house fired multiple rounds, and early reports indicated no residents had been struck.
What officials say
Ventura County sheriff’s deputies were called to the 9400 block of Thompson Avenue around 2 a.m., according to KTLA. The outlet reported that the victim was able to get out of the home unharmed while the suspect stayed inside, fired shots and refused to surrender. Deputies requested backup from the Los Angeles Police Department as the tense standoff unfolded. A sheriff’s spokesperson told KTLA it was not immediately clear whether the gunfire was directed at deputies.
Scene and response
News helicopter and drone footage captured a sizable response, with multiple patrol vehicles and tactical teams surrounding and monitoring the property, according to ABC7. The station reported that LAPD officers were assisting Ventura County deputies, and that authorities used a drone to keep eyes on the house while negotiators tried to reach the barricaded person. ABC7 described the situation as still developing and said it would continue to update coverage as new information came in.
Pattern of recent standoffs
This was not Chatsworth’s first major standoff of the month. An earlier midday incident on Delco Avenue ended with an arrest and later triggered a death-in-custody investigation, as reported by NBC Los Angeles. That episode, which involved about eight hours of negotiation and an LAPD Force Investigation Division review after the suspect died in custody, has kept local attention on how tactical arrests and jail intake are handled.
What investigators say next
KTLA reported that Monday’s standoff remained active into the morning as negotiators and tactical teams worked to bring it to a safe conclusion. Authorities had not released the name of the barricaded person or any potential charges at the time of reporting. Officials urged the public to steer clear of the area and asked anyone with information, including possible video evidence, to contact the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
