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Armed suspect barricades inside Westminster public defender building

An armed suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster on Wednesday.  

The standoff caused surrounding buildings, including the Civic Center, City Hall, Community Services and Recreation and the Senior Center, to close until further notice. 

The Westminster Police Department said the situation started when officers from the Los Angeles Police Department tried to arrest someone inside the building. 

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