Authorities Detain Man Armed With Machete In Malibu
MALIBU (CBSLA) — Both Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department units were engaged with an armed subject in the Malibu/Lost Hills area Sunday afternoon.
Reportedly armed with a machete, the man prompted law enforcement to close the Pacific Coast Highway at Coastline Drive at around 12:30 p.m.
PCH was reopened at around 3:45 p.m. after the suspect was taken into custody.
No injuries were reported.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
PCH is closed at Coastline Dr, Deputies along with LAPD are trying to detain a man with a machete. Please avoid the area. @thelocalmalibu @malibudailynews @acornnewspaper @TheMalibuTimes @991KBU @SenHenryStern pic.twitter.com/fnB0doknN2
— LASD Lost Hills Stn. (@LHSLASD) February 20, 2022