Armed suspect arrested after 6.5-hour standoff in Long Beach; hostage released unharmed.

Armed suspect arrested after 6.5-hour standoff in Long Beach; hostage released unharmed. Long Beach Police responded to a shots-fired call and found the suspect, who entered a home and held the homeowner hostage. SWAT officers attempted negotiations, and the hostage was released unharmed in the early morning hours. The suspect surrendered around 4:30 a.m. Thursday.