Standoff With Suspected Shooter Prompts 'Shelter In Place' In SD

RANCHO BERNARDO, CA — A man who is suspected of firing a gun in a garage of a home in Rancho Bernardo prompted SWAT response on Saturday morning, according to police and media reports.

The girlfriend of the suspect reported the shooting at 8:36 a.m. on the 17000 Robinia Ct., the San Diego Police Department told NBC San Diego.

Authorities issued a "shelter in place" for the area, SDPD announced at 9:06 a.m.

Authorities began telling people in the area to shelter in their homes at around 9 a.m., and residents in some nearby homes were evacuated.

SDPD Officer Sarah Foster said the standoff was still ongoing at 11:39 a.m.

City News Service contributed to this report.