WEST HOLLYWOOD, California — Police took a suspect into custody in West Hollywood after they discovered an arsenal.
Police found assault weapons, a camouflage outfit and tannerite powder.
The suspect told officials that he was there for the LA pride festival.
Police confirmed that the car had Indiana plates.
A city official confirmed the arrest and confirmed that security will be increased at the event.
“They found him with weapons that were very disconcerting,” said the source, adding officials are “taking the appropriate safety precautions.”
Officials said they do not know of any connection between the nightclub shooting and the Santa Monica incident.
West Hollywood City Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath said:
“We are hearing absolutely devastating news reports from Orlando this morning,” she said. “Gun violence on the LGBTQ family during Pride Month makes me sick. The deadliest mass shooting in America happened to LGBTQ people on Latin night. While we mourn this heartbreaking loss, we must also rededicate ourselves to the fight for full equality for all people. No one is equal unless everyone is equal.”
