US: Police stand-off closes Ocean Boulevard in Santa Monica, California, late Nov. 10

Event

Police have closed a stretch of Ocean Boulevard close to the entrance of Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, late Nov. 10, due to a standoff with a suspect in a vehicle. Officers stopped the individual earlier in the evening after a brief vehicle chase. Reports indicate a large police presence in the area. The motive of the incident is not immediately clear.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as security response and investigations continue.

Advice

Avoid the area as a precaution. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Comply with directives of authorities.