FBI Agents Fired Upon During Lemon Grove Standoff
A man was arrested after a two-hour standoff on Glebe Street where neighbors heard gunfire and flashbangs during a court-authorized search.
By Ethan Cook ·
Federal agents conducted a court-authorized operation in Lemon Grove early Wednesday morning, an action that ended in a man's arrest after a standoff involving gunfire. The incident occurred on Glebe Street and involved personnel from the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Surveillance video from a nearby residence shows the first five law enforcement vehicles arriving at approximately 6 a.m.
According to the FBI, agents were executing the warrant when individuals inside the home opened fire. No federal agents sustained injuries during the encounter. The agency stated that it is actively processing the scene and will remain at the location for the foreseeable future. The FBI described its review process as thorough and objective, noting that it is collecting all relevant evidence to examine the specific circumstances of the shooting.
Residents in the immediate area witnessed the operation unfold. Haylee Donahue, a neighbor, reported hearing a woman announce that authorities held a warrant. She also observed officers from the three agencies working the scene. Other neighbors described hearing repeated flashbangs and multiple rounds of gunfire as agents attempted to negotiate with the occupants.
The standoff lasted more than two hours from the start of the operation. During this time, an FBI agent spent over an hour trying to persuade two people inside the residence to surrender. An agent was heard saying, “I don’t want to see anybody get hurt.” Authorities also maintained communication with a woman who remained inside the home even after the first suspect emerged.
Nearly two hours after the operation began, a man emerged from the residence with his hands raised. Neighbors reported hearing agents refer to him as David. Although the man was arrested, authorities have not yet released the full identity of either the man or the woman who stayed inside. The agency has not provided additional details regarding the specific circumstances that led to the operation.
The FBI confirmed there is no immediate danger to the surrounding community. The agency asked the public for patience as it completes its review. The federal office in San Diego stated that it cannot comment further while the investigation remains ongoing. The scene remains active as federal personnel continue their work.
