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Homeland Security Arrests Suspect at Otay Ranch Mall

Homeland Security agents deployed flashbangs while arresting a suspect Tuesday evening in Otay Ranch, causing witnesses to call police to report what they thought was gunfire.

Agents made the arrest at around 5:20 p.m. near the Jack-in-the-Box at the Otay Ranch Mall.

They used flash bangs to distract the man before taking him into custody.

It's unclear what he was arrested for but the loud sounds startled nearby shoppers.

Homeland Security did not say why the man was wanted.

Chula Vista Police Department officers responded to the location after receiving reports of shots fired. When they arrived the found Homeland Security agents had the situation under control.

CVPD said it was not informed that flashbangs were going to be used during the arrest.

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