Crime & Safety
Standoff At Beachfront Malibu Home Continues After 3 Hours: Report
A person has barricaded themselves inside a beachfront home in Malibu and is refusing to come out, according to a report.
MALIBU, CA — Deputies are engaged in a standoff with someone has barricaded themselves inside a beachfront home in Malibu, according to a report.
The person, who is suspected of assault with a deadly weapon, has been refusing to obey deputies' commands to come out of a house on the 25000 block of Malibu Road in Malibu, according to the Sheriff's Information Bureau.
The initial call came in at around 10:20 a.m. The suspect remained inside the home as of 1:30 p.m.
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Two people were possibly hurt in connection to the incident, KTLA reported.
Aerial footage captured by the station shows what appears to be a large amount of trash and items from inside the home strewn about the beach.
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Law Enforcement activity at 25000 block of Malibu Rd in the City of Malibu. Road is closed, unknown eta, please avoid the area and use alternate route.@CityMalibu @acornnewspaper @TheMalibuTimes @991KBU pic.twitter.com/jg5CJ2n0Rz
— LASD Lost Hills Stn. (@LHSLASD) August 20, 2025
Malibu Road was closed as a result of the incident and authorities urged people to avoid the area.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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