Police Release Video After Detaining Man With Knife Near San Fernando High School
Fox St & Rincon Ave
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- On February 24, 2026, Los Angeles police responded to a report of an armed individual, 63-year-old George Barragan, making threats in San Fernando. Barragan, armed with a large knife, refused to comply with police orders to disarm. After a 40-minute standoff, officers used a less-lethal round to subdue him. Barragan was eventually taken into custody after an additional 80 minutes of negotiation and was treated for a groin injury at a hospital. No other injuries were reported, and the Force Investigation Division is conducting an investigation.
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Today, police released video with camera footage from the scene.
Force Investigation Division is handling the investigation, police said.
Medics took the suspect to a hospital, where the suspect was treated for a groin injury and admitted. No officers or other people were hurt.
Officers continued talking with the suspect for about 80 more minutes before taking the suspect into custody without further incident.
An officer then fired a 40mm less-lethal round, and the suspect fell to the ground. Police said the suspect stayed near the knife, later picked it up again, and kept holding it.
Police said the suspect refused to drop the knife. Officers spoke with the suspect for more than 40 minutes before the suspect started walking toward them while still holding it.
Los Angeles police responded to a call about an armed person making threats on February 24, 2026, around 10:20 p.m. Officers found the suspect, 63-year-old George Barragan, standing in an alley behind homes with a large knife.
Videos show the scene.
Police are responding to a report of a person who may be in need of assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Fox St & Rincon Ave.
Today, police released video with camera footage from the scene.
Force Investigation Division is handling the investigation, police said.
Medics took the suspect to a hospital, where the suspect was treated for a groin injury and admitted. No officers or other people were hurt.
Officers continued talking with the suspect for about 80 more minutes before taking the suspect into custody without further incident.
An officer then fired a 40mm less-lethal round, and the suspect fell to the ground. Police said the suspect stayed near the knife, later picked it up again, and kept holding it.
Police said the suspect refused to drop the knife. Officers spoke with the suspect for more than 40 minutes before the suspect started walking toward them while still holding it.
Los Angeles police responded to a call about an armed person making threats on February 24, 2026, around 10:20 p.m. Officers found the suspect, 63-year-old George Barragan, standing in an alley behind homes with a large knife.
Videos show the scene.
Police are responding to a report of a person who may be in need of assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Fox St & Rincon Ave.
Today, police released video with camera footage from the scene.
Force Investigation Division is handling the investigation, police said.
Medics took the suspect to a hospital, where the suspect was treated for a groin injury and admitted. No officers or other people were hurt.
Officers continued talking with the suspect for about 80 more minutes before taking the suspect into custody without further incident.
An officer then fired a 40mm less-lethal round, and the suspect fell to the ground. Police said the suspect stayed near the knife, later picked it up again, and kept holding it.
Police said the suspect refused to drop the knife. Officers spoke with the suspect for more than 40 minutes before the suspect started walking toward them while still holding it.
Los Angeles police responded to a call about an armed person making threats on February 24, 2026, around 10:20 p.m. Officers found the suspect, 63-year-old George Barragan, standing in an alley behind homes with a large knife.
Videos show the scene.
Police are responding to a report of a person who may be in need of assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Fox St & Rincon Ave.
Today, police released video with camera footage from the scene.
Force Investigation Division is handling the investigation, police said.
Medics took the suspect to a hospital, where the suspect was treated for a groin injury and admitted. No officers or other people were hurt.
Officers continued talking with the suspect for about 80 more minutes before taking the suspect into custody without further incident.
An officer then fired a 40mm less-lethal round, and the suspect fell to the ground. Police said the suspect stayed near the knife, later picked it up again, and kept holding it.
Police said the suspect refused to drop the knife. Officers spoke with the suspect for more than 40 minutes before the suspect started walking toward them while still holding it.
Los Angeles police responded to a call about an armed person making threats on February 24, 2026, around 10:20 p.m. Officers found the suspect, 63-year-old George Barragan, standing in an alley behind homes with a large knife.
Videos show the scene.
Police are responding to a report of a person who may be in need of assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Fox St & Rincon Ave.
Today, police released video with camera footage from the scene.
Force Investigation Division is handling the investigation, police said.
Medics took the suspect to a hospital, where the suspect was treated for a groin injury and admitted. No officers or other people were hurt.
Officers continued talking with the suspect for about 80 more minutes before taking the suspect into custody without further incident.
An officer then fired a 40mm less-lethal round, and the suspect fell to the ground. Police said the suspect stayed near the knife, later picked it up again, and kept holding it.
Police said the suspect refused to drop the knife. Officers spoke with the suspect for more than 40 minutes before the suspect started walking toward them while still holding it.
Los Angeles police responded to a call about an armed person making threats on February 24, 2026, around 10:20 p.m. Officers found the suspect, 63-year-old George Barragan, standing in an alley behind homes with a large knife.
Videos show the scene.
Police are responding to a report of a person who may be in need of assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Fox St & Rincon Ave.
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People are complaining about their sleep, but if someone is really going through it & are in such a dark place, they deserve some empathy. And if that’s the case, I’m okay with LAPD taking their time with this guy to get him the help he needs.
"the help he needs" more drugs that make everything worse and have been linked to this type of behavior for decades. Big pharma loves selling "the help he needs"
I har them saying “this is the Los Angeles Police Department, drop the knife & come out with your hands up”
Pray the Holy Spirit intervenes and helps this man 🙏🏽❤️
People are complaining about their sleep, but if someone is really going through it & are in such a dark place, they deserve some empathy. And if that’s the case, I’m okay with LAPD taking their time with this guy to get him the help he needs.
"the help he needs" more drugs that make everything worse and have been linked to this type of behavior for decades. Big pharma loves selling "the help he needs"
I har them saying “this is the Los Angeles Police Department, drop the knife & come out with your hands up”
Pray the Holy Spirit intervenes and helps this man 🙏🏽❤️
People are complaining about their sleep, but if someone is really going through it & are in such a dark place, they deserve some empathy. And if that’s the case, I’m okay with LAPD taking their time with this guy to get him the help he needs.
"the help he needs" more drugs that make everything worse and have been linked to this type of behavior for decades. Big pharma loves selling "the help he needs"
I har them saying “this is the Los Angeles Police Department, drop the knife & come out with your hands up”
Pray the Holy Spirit intervenes and helps this man 🙏🏽❤️
People are complaining about their sleep, but if someone is really going through it & are in such a dark place, they deserve some empathy. And if that’s the case, I’m okay with LAPD taking their time with this guy to get him the help he needs.
"the help he needs" more drugs that make everything worse and have been linked to this type of behavior for decades. Big pharma loves selling "the help he needs"
I har them saying “this is the Los Angeles Police Department, drop the knife & come out with your hands up”
Pray the Holy Spirit intervenes and helps this man 🙏🏽❤️
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People are complaining about their sleep, but if someone is really going through it & are in such a dark place, they deserve some empathy. And if that’s the case, I’m okay with LAPD taking their time with this guy to get him the help he needs.
"the help he needs" more drugs that make everything worse and have been linked to this type of behavior for decades. Big pharma loves selling "the help he needs"
I har them saying “this is the Los Angeles Police Department, drop the knife & come out with your hands up”
Pray the Holy Spirit intervenes and helps this man 🙏🏽❤️