Santa Monica police say that the man, wearing a backpack, has climbed the Ferris wheel on the pier and is shouting at officers. They say he claims to have a bomb.
A man who claims to be armed with a bomb has climbed the Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier. According to Santa Monica Police Department, the man told people that he had a bomb before climbing the ride early Monday afternoon. Police say that the man has continued to shout at the officers, but due to the noise outside, they are unable to hear what he's saying.
He could be seen sitting directly in the center of the 85-foot tall ride. With SkyCal overhead, responders could be seen using a 'cherry picker' truck, with an elevated lift platform to reach the riders who were still on the Ferris wheel.Dozens of onlookers could also be seen watching the incident unfold from the pier. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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