At a Glance
- One person hospitalized after shooting at Norwalk hotel.
- Pepper spray used before gunfire.
- Deputies responded at about 9:15 p.m. to Saddleback Hotel.
Why it matters: The incident shows how quickly a hotel dispute can turn deadly, affecting local safety.
A shooting at a Norwalk hotel on Monday night left one person hospitalized after a heated argument escalated into pepper spray and gunfire. Deputies arrived around 9:15 p.m. to the Saddleback Hotel on Firestone Boulevard following reports of an assault with a deadly weapon. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported that the victim was in fair condition and the suspect was taken into custody.
Incident Details
The altercation began when one guest sprayed pepper spray at another, prompting the latter to fire a gun. The department said the gunshot victim was hospitalized in fair condition and the suspect was being treated for pepper spray exposure.
- Pepper spray deployed before gunfire.
- Victim hospitalized in fair condition.
- Suspect in custody, treated for pepper spray.
Response and Aftermath
Deputies arrived at approximately 9:15 p.m. after receiving a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. The incident took place at the Saddleback Hotel on Firestone Boulevard. No additional details about the dispute were released at the time.
Key Takeaways
- One person hospitalized after shooting.
- Pepper spray triggered gunfire.
- Suspect in custody and treated for pepper spray.
The event underscores the potential for rapid escalation in hotel disputes, prompting authorities to remain vigilant.
