The incident began with several reports of gunfire near the market. Police later said they investigated and found no indication that shots had been fired. Multiple callers told police dispatch that a gunman opened fire through the window of a building shortly before 8 a.m. in the 1600 block of Cosmo Street, between Hollywood Boulevard and Selma Avenue, an LAPD spokesman told ABC7. When officers arrived at the scene, they saw a person throwing rocks from a balcony, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The man barricaded himself in an apartment and was not cooperating with police. A fight ensued and SWAT was called to the scene. Several household items were thrown onto the street during the melee. No injuries were reported. Officials quickly announced the closure of the popular Hollywood Farmers Market for the day “due to an emergency.” “We are glad our staff and vendors are doing well,” said a statement posted on the market’s Facebook page. “If you need access to fresh food and produce and can travel, visit our sister market Atwater Village Farmers’ Market.” The man was taken into custody around noon. Police said they found no evidence of a shooting. Copyright © 2022 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
