Volley of gunshots at L.A. apartment building leads to 8-hour SWAT standoff

The recent SWAT standoff at the Broadway Palace Apartments in Los Angeles highlights ongoing discussions about police response protocols, particularly in high-stress situations. This incident, which lasted for eight hours, follows a broader context where the LAPD is under scrutiny regarding its use of force and less-lethal weapons. A City Council committee is currently advancing a measure to limit the LAPD's use of kinetic energy projectiles and chemical agents, emphasizing the need for discretion in their deployment. Such measures reflect a growing concern over police tactics and community safety.