Actor Jonathan Tucker helped rescue a neighbor’s household in Hancock Park on Sunday night throughout an tried residence invasion that was confirmed by The Instances.
The suspect had entered the residence however later fled, an LAPD consultant stated Tuesday. Officers who had been alerted to a “scorching prowl” apprehended a person in his 30s. That man was taken into custody with out incident.
Tucker’s consultant confirmed the “Westworld” actor’s involvement however stated the actor was not “partaking on the interview entrance.”
Tucker referred to as 911 round 6:20 p.m. after he seen somebody banging on doorways in his neighborhood, police advised Los Angeles Journal.
Shortly after, the 42-year-old “Metropolis on a Hill” veteran noticed {that a} neighbor’s entrance door was open and burst into motion. In video obtained by KTLA, screams might be heard coming from inside after the suspect entered however earlier than Tucker’s arrival. The actor, barefoot and carrying a bag he stated was crammed with protecting gear, went into the house proper after the house owner, who advised the station that he had been out however got here residence rapidly after getting a telephone notification.
Tucker carried a younger lady out of the home, reportedly handing her to his spouse, Tara. He then went again inside and located the lady’s mom and an toddler, who each appeared distressed.
LAPD appeared on the scene inside minutes of Tucker’s name, KTLA stated.
The house owner, who declined to be recognized on digital camera, was grateful for Tucker’s response. “He took motion,” the house owner advised the station.
He referred to as the incident a “traumatizing expertise.” No harm was achieved, the house owner stated.
Tucker, who performed Jay Kulina for 3 seasons on the collection “Kingdom,” declined to speak on digital camera however may be heard off-camera within the KTLA video shouting because of the officers who responded, setting off a small spherical of applause from individuals who had watched occasions unfold.
“If you’d like a quote, name the LAPD as a result of these guys are the actual heroes. They put their lives on the road on daily basis a number of occasions a day,” he advised Los Angeles Journal. “They responded inside minutes, whereas I used to be nonetheless on the telephone with a 911 dispatcher. It was a unprecedented response.”
