Rancho Bernardo

Hours-Long SWAT Standoff Ends With Man Taken Into Custody in Rancho Bernardo

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A man who reportedly shot firearms in the garage of a home in Rancho Bernardo and prompted SWAT to respond Saturday has been taken into custody after an hours-long standoff.

The shooting was reported by the girlfriend of the man at around 8:36 a.m. on the 17000 Robinia Ct., the San Diego Police Department said.

"The family self-evacuated from the house, and officers responded. Initial officers heard more gunshots from inside the house and SWAT was called," said SDPD Lt. Casey Gini.

SDPD said no one was in immediate danger as everyone nearby, including neighbors, was safely evacuated.

"We were really surprised because it is a quiet neighborhood," said a neighbor. "The helicopters came overhead pretty quickly and got on the loudspeaker and asked people to stay inside."

Police are looking for the cause of the shooting.

"We know he has a medical or criminal history of narcotics. And is having psychological issues related to narcotics," Gini said.

No other information was available.

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