California authorities evacuate businesses after a man showed up with a gun in the area

August 30, 2023 7:09 AM

Published August 30, 2023 7:41 AM

SANTA ANA, Calif. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Orange County Sheriff Department's (OCSD) deputies and Santa Ana police evacuated a Hobby Lobby Tuesday after a man armed with a gun showed up outside the store.

Authorities were reported to have evacuated nearby businesses as well, and said the incident started at around 5:00pm.

Police established a perimeter around the area of 17th and English Streets.

Officers were last seen in the shopping center's parking lot trying to negotiate with the man.

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