Suspect in hours-long standoff at San Francisco’s Palace Hotel arrested

By Jose Fabian

San Francisco police said a suspect in an hours-long standoff at the Palace Hotel has been arrested.

Around 12:16 p.m., police were alerted to reports of a shooting at the business on the unit block of New Montgomery Street, near Market and Annie streets. 

Police said they have not received any reports of injuries. 

According to police, officers arrived at the scene and learned someone suspected of being the shooter was still in the building. Police said that the person refused to leave the building and has not been obeying officers’ commands. 

Part of the building was evacuated as hostage and crisis negotiation teams worked to peacefully end the standoff.

About nine hours later, the suspect was taken into custody. His identification has not been released.