Man fires gunshots before entering supermarket in Los Angeles, hostage situation likely

A man reportedly fired gunshots outside a supermarket in Los Angeles and then entered the complex. According to CNN, there is a possible hostage situation.

As per the Los Angeles Times, the gunman was in a car with his girlfriend where he first opened fire. He shot at the woman and opened fire on security personnel before running inside the supermarket.

Following this, the Los Angeles police barricaded the complex. The report said that the suspect was making an attempt to flee in Toyota Camry car but when chased by cops, he opened fire at them and then rushed inside the supermarket.

More details are awaited.