US, Los Angeles: Harvard Heights LAPD SWAT Rescues Hostage.

Los Angeles, United States - August 24, 2026 08/24/2026 12:44 am GMT-0700 HARVARD HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Los Angeles police responded to a possible hostage situation at 1153 South Harvard Boulevard. A man was reported to be holding a female victim hostage after she texted 911 for help. Officers arrived on the scene and encountered the suspect, who emerged from the apartment and instructed the officers to leave. As the situation unfolded, officers heard the woman whispering, "Help me." However, there was no response when they attempted to call the victim back. It was noted that the suspect had secured the door. The Los Angeles Police Department SWAT treated the incident as a hostage situation and made their entry into the apartment using hydraulic tools. They successfully rescued the female victim and took the suspect into custody without further incident. No additional details were provided.