RAMONA, Calif. — A SWAT standoff in Ramona Tuesday afternoon prompted authorities to close off both directions of Vista Ramona Road, San Diego police said.
The standoff was initiated after SDPD received a call around 11:27 a.m. of two men fighting on Monroe Avenue in San Diego’s Kensington neighborhood, the department told FOX 5. The caller reported that one of the two appeared to have a gun at the time of the altercation.
Officers spotted at least one of the men and attempted to pull him over, but he did not yield. According to SDPD, a pursuit ensued and the suspect led officers all the way to Ramona.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department deputies are assisting in the response.
No additional information was immediately available.
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