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Suspect Identified As Darryl Barnes, Held on $1 Million Bail in LA Care Facility Shooting

7010 Denver Ave

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Summary

  • Three staff members were wounded, one critically, in a shooting Monday morning at Progressive Home for the Elderly in South Los Angeles, according to LAPD and LAFD. The shooting was reported just before 11 a.m. in the facility's lobby, in the 7000 block of Denver Avenue.
  • The suspect has since been identified as Darryl Barnes, 60, the facility's head of maintenance, according to an overnight security guard. Witnesses told police the custodian was talking with management when he pulled out a handgun and opened fire on three coworkers. Officers responded within two minutes and located Barnes in a different part of the six-floor building.
  • The victims — a man in his 60s and two women, one in her 40s and the other in her 70s — were taken to the hospital; one remains in critical condition, and two are listed as stable.
  • LAPD Deputy Chief Marc Reina confirmed that residents of the facility sheltered in place and were unharmed.
  • Barnes is being held on $1 million bail at Van Nuys Regional Jail after being arrested by LAPD's 77th Street Division. The facility has since resumed normal operations. More than 100 people live at the facility.

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The facility has since resumed normal operations. More than 100 people live at the facility, and security cameras reportedly captured footage of the shooting.

A caregiver inside the building, Dorothy Mobley, told KTLA the custodian said, "I'm tired of this," before pulling out a gun and opening fire.

Barnes is being held on $1 million bail at Van Nuys Regional Jail after being arrested by LAPD's 77th Street Division.

The suspect has been identified as Darryl Barnes, 60, the head of maintenance at Progressive Home for the Elderly, according to an overnight security guard.

The victims — a man in his 60s and two women, one in her 40s and the other in her 70s — were taken to the hospital; one was listed in critical condition, and two in stable condition.

LAPD Deputy Chief Marc Reina said residents of the facility sheltered in place and were unharmed.

The call was upgraded to a possible active shooter incident, and the suspect was later found in a different part of the building.

Officers responded within two minutes and found three victims with gunshot wounds in the lobby.

A custodian at the facility, described as a man in his 60s, was taken into custody. Witnesses told ABC7 the employee was talking with management when he pulled out a handgun and opened fire on three staff members.

The shooting was reported just before 11 a.m. in the lobby of the facility, located in the 7000 block of Denver Avenue near 70th Street.

Three staff members were wounded, one critically, in a shooting Monday morning at Progressive Home for the Elderly in South Los Angeles, according to LAPD and LAFD.

Witnesses and residents are being interviewed by local news outlets, as a heavy police presence remains on scene.

New user video shows media personnel gathering near the scene.

User videos show certain officers leaving the scene.

Two additional officers are requested at the front lobby.

Additional user videos show the area cordoned off with yellow tape. A large first responder presence remains on scene.

Citizen user videos show medics loading victims into the back of ambulances.

Police have set up a command post west of Denver Avenue and are coordinating on a designated radio channel.

Reports indicate the suspect may be on a rooftop. Police are coordinating on a specific radio channels for the response.

Responding units are advised to wear helmets upon arrival at the scene, confirmed to be a residence.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his 50s, with dreadlocks and the sides of his head shaved, last seen wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.

Additional tactical units are responding to assist at the scene.

Incoming medical units have been asked to stage in the area.

Multiple officers have been requested to assist at the scene. Units en route have been urged to use extreme caution.

The suspect is reportedly actively shooting at the scene.

Citizen user video shows a large police response at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7010 Denver Ave.

The facility has since resumed normal operations. More than 100 people live at the facility, and security cameras reportedly captured footage of the shooting.

A caregiver inside the building, Dorothy Mobley, told KTLA the custodian said, "I'm tired of this," before pulling out a gun and opening fire.

Barnes is being held on $1 million bail at Van Nuys Regional Jail after being arrested by LAPD's 77th Street Division.

The suspect has been identified as Darryl Barnes, 60, the head of maintenance at Progressive Home for the Elderly, according to an overnight security guard.

The victims — a man in his 60s and two women, one in her 40s and the other in her 70s — were taken to the hospital; one was listed in critical condition, and two in stable condition.

LAPD Deputy Chief Marc Reina said residents of the facility sheltered in place and were unharmed.

The call was upgraded to a possible active shooter incident, and the suspect was later found in a different part of the building.

Officers responded within two minutes and found three victims with gunshot wounds in the lobby.

A custodian at the facility, described as a man in his 60s, was taken into custody. Witnesses told ABC7 the employee was talking with management when he pulled out a handgun and opened fire on three staff members.

The shooting was reported just before 11 a.m. in the lobby of the facility, located in the 7000 block of Denver Avenue near 70th Street.

Three staff members were wounded, one critically, in a shooting Monday morning at Progressive Home for the Elderly in South Los Angeles, according to LAPD and LAFD.

Witnesses and residents are being interviewed by local news outlets, as a heavy police presence remains on scene.

New user video shows media personnel gathering near the scene.

User videos show certain officers leaving the scene.

Two additional officers are requested at the front lobby.

Additional user videos show the area cordoned off with yellow tape. A large first responder presence remains on scene.

Citizen user videos show medics loading victims into the back of ambulances.

Police have set up a command post west of Denver Avenue and are coordinating on a designated radio channel.

Reports indicate the suspect may be on a rooftop. Police are coordinating on a specific radio channels for the response.

Responding units are advised to wear helmets upon arrival at the scene, confirmed to be a residence.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his 50s, with dreadlocks and the sides of his head shaved, last seen wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.

Additional tactical units are responding to assist at the scene.

Incoming medical units have been asked to stage in the area.

Multiple officers have been requested to assist at the scene. Units en route have been urged to use extreme caution.

The suspect is reportedly actively shooting at the scene.

Citizen user video shows a large police response at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7010 Denver Ave.

The facility has since resumed normal operations. More than 100 people live at the facility, and security cameras reportedly captured footage of the shooting.

A caregiver inside the building, Dorothy Mobley, told KTLA the custodian said, "I'm tired of this," before pulling out a gun and opening fire.

Barnes is being held on $1 million bail at Van Nuys Regional Jail after being arrested by LAPD's 77th Street Division.

The suspect has been identified as Darryl Barnes, 60, the head of maintenance at Progressive Home for the Elderly, according to an overnight security guard.

The victims — a man in his 60s and two women, one in her 40s and the other in her 70s — were taken to the hospital; one was listed in critical condition, and two in stable condition.

LAPD Deputy Chief Marc Reina said residents of the facility sheltered in place and were unharmed.

The call was upgraded to a possible active shooter incident, and the suspect was later found in a different part of the building.

Officers responded within two minutes and found three victims with gunshot wounds in the lobby.

A custodian at the facility, described as a man in his 60s, was taken into custody. Witnesses told ABC7 the employee was talking with management when he pulled out a handgun and opened fire on three staff members.

The shooting was reported just before 11 a.m. in the lobby of the facility, located in the 7000 block of Denver Avenue near 70th Street.

Three staff members were wounded, one critically, in a shooting Monday morning at Progressive Home for the Elderly in South Los Angeles, according to LAPD and LAFD.

Witnesses and residents are being interviewed by local news outlets, as a heavy police presence remains on scene.

New user video shows media personnel gathering near the scene.

User videos show certain officers leaving the scene.

Two additional officers are requested at the front lobby.

Additional user videos show the area cordoned off with yellow tape. A large first responder presence remains on scene.

Citizen user videos show medics loading victims into the back of ambulances.

Police have set up a command post west of Denver Avenue and are coordinating on a designated radio channel.

Reports indicate the suspect may be on a rooftop. Police are coordinating on a specific radio channels for the response.

Responding units are advised to wear helmets upon arrival at the scene, confirmed to be a residence.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his 50s, with dreadlocks and the sides of his head shaved, last seen wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.

Additional tactical units are responding to assist at the scene.

Incoming medical units have been asked to stage in the area.

Multiple officers have been requested to assist at the scene. Units en route have been urged to use extreme caution.

The suspect is reportedly actively shooting at the scene.

Citizen user video shows a large police response at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7010 Denver Ave.

The facility has since resumed normal operations. More than 100 people live at the facility, and security cameras reportedly captured footage of the shooting.

A caregiver inside the building, Dorothy Mobley, told KTLA the custodian said, "I'm tired of this," before pulling out a gun and opening fire.

Barnes is being held on $1 million bail at Van Nuys Regional Jail after being arrested by LAPD's 77th Street Division.

The suspect has been identified as Darryl Barnes, 60, the head of maintenance at Progressive Home for the Elderly, according to an overnight security guard.

The victims — a man in his 60s and two women, one in her 40s and the other in her 70s — were taken to the hospital; one was listed in critical condition, and two in stable condition.

LAPD Deputy Chief Marc Reina said residents of the facility sheltered in place and were unharmed.

The call was upgraded to a possible active shooter incident, and the suspect was later found in a different part of the building.

Officers responded within two minutes and found three victims with gunshot wounds in the lobby.

A custodian at the facility, described as a man in his 60s, was taken into custody. Witnesses told ABC7 the employee was talking with management when he pulled out a handgun and opened fire on three staff members.

The shooting was reported just before 11 a.m. in the lobby of the facility, located in the 7000 block of Denver Avenue near 70th Street.

Three staff members were wounded, one critically, in a shooting Monday morning at Progressive Home for the Elderly in South Los Angeles, according to LAPD and LAFD.

Witnesses and residents are being interviewed by local news outlets, as a heavy police presence remains on scene.

New user video shows media personnel gathering near the scene.

User videos show certain officers leaving the scene.

Two additional officers are requested at the front lobby.

Additional user videos show the area cordoned off with yellow tape. A large first responder presence remains on scene.

Citizen user videos show medics loading victims into the back of ambulances.

Police have set up a command post west of Denver Avenue and are coordinating on a designated radio channel.

Reports indicate the suspect may be on a rooftop. Police are coordinating on a specific radio channels for the response.

Responding units are advised to wear helmets upon arrival at the scene, confirmed to be a residence.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his 50s, with dreadlocks and the sides of his head shaved, last seen wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.

Additional tactical units are responding to assist at the scene.

Incoming medical units have been asked to stage in the area.

Multiple officers have been requested to assist at the scene. Units en route have been urged to use extreme caution.

The suspect is reportedly actively shooting at the scene.

Citizen user video shows a large police response at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7010 Denver Ave.

The facility has since resumed normal operations. More than 100 people live at the facility, and security cameras reportedly captured footage of the shooting.

A caregiver inside the building, Dorothy Mobley, told KTLA the custodian said, "I'm tired of this," before pulling out a gun and opening fire.

Barnes is being held on $1 million bail at Van Nuys Regional Jail after being arrested by LAPD's 77th Street Division.

The suspect has been identified as Darryl Barnes, 60, the head of maintenance at Progressive Home for the Elderly, according to an overnight security guard.

The victims — a man in his 60s and two women, one in her 40s and the other in her 70s — were taken to the hospital; one was listed in critical condition, and two in stable condition.

LAPD Deputy Chief Marc Reina said residents of the facility sheltered in place and were unharmed.

The call was upgraded to a possible active shooter incident, and the suspect was later found in a different part of the building.

Officers responded within two minutes and found three victims with gunshot wounds in the lobby.

A custodian at the facility, described as a man in his 60s, was taken into custody. Witnesses told ABC7 the employee was talking with management when he pulled out a handgun and opened fire on three staff members.

The shooting was reported just before 11 a.m. in the lobby of the facility, located in the 7000 block of Denver Avenue near 70th Street.

Three staff members were wounded, one critically, in a shooting Monday morning at Progressive Home for the Elderly in South Los Angeles, according to LAPD and LAFD.

Witnesses and residents are being interviewed by local news outlets, as a heavy police presence remains on scene.

New user video shows media personnel gathering near the scene.

User videos show certain officers leaving the scene.

Two additional officers are requested at the front lobby.

Additional user videos show the area cordoned off with yellow tape. A large first responder presence remains on scene.

Citizen user videos show medics loading victims into the back of ambulances.

Police have set up a command post west of Denver Avenue and are coordinating on a designated radio channel.

Reports indicate the suspect may be on a rooftop. Police are coordinating on a specific radio channels for the response.

Responding units are advised to wear helmets upon arrival at the scene, confirmed to be a residence.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his 50s, with dreadlocks and the sides of his head shaved, last seen wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.

Additional tactical units are responding to assist at the scene.

Incoming medical units have been asked to stage in the area.

Multiple officers have been requested to assist at the scene. Units en route have been urged to use extreme caution.

The suspect is reportedly actively shooting at the scene.

Citizen user video shows a large police response at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7010 Denver Ave.

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Radio Clips

Fire S of Mulholland · Sep 21, 11:15AM · 0:31
Metro from Battalion 13 on scene. On scene of 7010 Denver of the shooting. We have three patients being transported and suspect is currently in custody. All incoming companies stage on Lawrence and Denver. All incoming companies stage on Lawrence and Denver.
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LA 3 Southwest Area · Sep 21, 11:11AM · 0:03
All units, code 4, 7010 Denver Avenue, suspect in custody.
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LA 18 Southeast Area · Sep 21, 11:11AM · 0:03
IS code 4, 7010 Denver Avenue. Suspect in custody.
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losangelesUser1898840002Sep 21 at 12:55 PM

People stop believing in God 🙏🏿 acting like animals

jules_n33Sep 22 at 6:27 AM

Dee20200 did all the other shootings where the sitting president do nothing trumps fault too?? 🙄Lets see what else we can blame him for. Probably columbine was his fault too? This is an ongoing issue. Its not political. People dont know how to regulate their emotions and resort to something they shouldnt. This is a mental health problem.

losangelesUser2014309004Sep 21 at 12:54 PM

Don't take kindness for weakness

RespectLife4allSep 21 at 11:54 AM

Some individuals are really mentally unstable. Stay vigilant and safety to our 💙💙💙. We need better laws!

losangelesUser1898840002Sep 21 at 12:55 PM

People stop believing in God 🙏🏿 acting like animals

jules_n33Sep 22 at 6:27 AM

Dee20200 did all the other shootings where the sitting president do nothing trumps fault too?? 🙄Lets see what else we can blame him for. Probably columbine was his fault too? This is an ongoing issue. Its not political. People dont know how to regulate their emotions and resort to something they shouldnt. This is a mental health problem.

losangelesUser2014309004Sep 21 at 12:54 PM

Don't take kindness for weakness

RespectLife4allSep 21 at 11:54 AM

Some individuals are really mentally unstable. Stay vigilant and safety to our 💙💙💙. We need better laws!

losangelesUser1898840002Sep 21 at 12:55 PM

People stop believing in God 🙏🏿 acting like animals

jules_n33Sep 22 at 6:27 AM

Dee20200 did all the other shootings where the sitting president do nothing trumps fault too?? 🙄Lets see what else we can blame him for. Probably columbine was his fault too? This is an ongoing issue. Its not political. People dont know how to regulate their emotions and resort to something they shouldnt. This is a mental health problem.

losangelesUser2014309004Sep 21 at 12:54 PM

Don't take kindness for weakness

RespectLife4allSep 21 at 11:54 AM

Some individuals are really mentally unstable. Stay vigilant and safety to our 💙💙💙. We need better laws!

losangelesUser1898840002Sep 21 at 12:55 PM

People stop believing in God 🙏🏿 acting like animals

jules_n33Sep 22 at 6:27 AM

Dee20200 did all the other shootings where the sitting president do nothing trumps fault too?? 🙄Lets see what else we can blame him for. Probably columbine was his fault too? This is an ongoing issue. Its not political. People dont know how to regulate their emotions and resort to something they shouldnt. This is a mental health problem.

losangelesUser2014309004Sep 21 at 12:54 PM

Don't take kindness for weakness

RespectLife4allSep 21 at 11:54 AM

Some individuals are really mentally unstable. Stay vigilant and safety to our 💙💙💙. We need better laws!

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