It is unclear if a connection exists between the Orlando shooter and the man arrested by Santa Monica police.
Ryan Parker
Santa Monica police arrested a man who had explosives, assault rifles and ammunition and was planning to attend the L.A. Pride festival pride, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Sunday morning during a press conference.
Police were called about the man who was in the area of Olympic Boulevard and 11th Street by a concerned citizen, Garcetti said. He told police he was waiting in the area for a friend.
"The suspect was arrested Saturday night," Garcetti said.
Photos from the scene posted to social media by a reporter shows items from the suspect's car placed on the ground by police.
"Police, suspicions of the man, checked his car and that is when they found the weapons and explosives," said Garcetti. The suspect told police he was in town for the pride event in West Hollywood this weekend.
"I want everyone here today to know, we are safe, we are protected, our law enforcement officials are here," Garcetti said.
Santa Monica police would not comment on the matter.
This news comes hours after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history occurred in an Orlando, Fla. nightclub, where at least 50 people were fatally shot and more than 50 people were injured. The gunman was killed during a shootout with police.
It is unclear if a connection exists between the Orlando shooter and the man arrested by Santa Monica police.
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