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By Miriam Raftery
June 22, 2023 (El Cajon ) -- A man who swung a sword at neighbors and threatened violence prompted a SWAT team to respond today ending in his arrest
Around 8 a.m., El Cajon Police began receiving calls reporting a man swinging a large sword at people in the parking lot of 1018 East Lexington.
“The man with the sword went back inside an apartment, and then returned to the parking lot making threats to shoot people, while simulating a gun in his waistband,” says Lieutenant Jeremiah Larson, adding that no gun was seen by any of the victims or witnesses.
Officers arrived and attempted to de-escalate the situation by negotiating with the suspect, who had returned to an apartment and was refusing to come out. Officers used various resources for approximately two hours and were unable to convince the man to come outside peacefully, according to Lt. Larson.
The El Cajon Police Department Crisis Negotiations Team and the SWAT team responded and were successful in negotiating a peaceful surrender.
The man was identified as Patrick Ross,36, of El Cajon. Ross was booked into San Diego County Jail for various felony charges including assault with a deadly weapon.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311. Individuals with information who wish to remain anonymous can call the Crime Stoppers tip line at (888) 580-8477
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