Person threatening to jump freezes 101 Freeway traffic for hours as SWAT and LAPD descend
The 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles was reopened after a lengthy standoff with a man threatening to jump from an overpass. The incident caused significant traffic delays for hours, affecting both northbound and southbound lanes. Authorities successfully took the individual into custody, and his medical condition is currently being evaluated.
- ▪The standoff began just before 5:10 p.m. and lasted until around 10:00 p.m.
- ▪Traffic was backed up for miles, exacerbated by congestion from a nearby Dodgers game.
- ▪Fire crews deployed inflatable rescue cushions to ensure the man's safety during the incident.
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Metro breaking 101 Freeway reopens after man threatened to jump leading to hours-long standstill By Daniel Farr Published April 29, 2026, 12:55 a.m. ET The 101 Freeway through downtown Los Angeles reopened late Tuesday night after an hours-long standoff with a man on an overpass ended with him being safely taken into custody, authorities said. Units from the Los Angeles Police Department, including its SWAT Team, and the California Highway Patrol assisted the Los Angeles Fire Department during the prolonged response. The person was detained at about 10:00 p.m., officials said. Firefighters said the person’s medical condition is still being evaluated, but authorities have cleared the scene and reopened the freeway.
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