Terrified shoppers were seen fleeing a Los Angeles Costco after reports of a gunman inside the parking lot. Authorities quickly swarmed the location and began locking it down.
But what truly shocked everyone was the chilling message spray-painted across the suspect’s white van:
“TOXICOLOGY TEST MY CORPSE AND THIS VAN.”
The van was parked just outside the store’s main entrance, and it didn’t take long before SWAT units surrounded the area, demanding the suspect surrender.
Witnesses say they saw a man pacing inside the vehicle, holding what appeared to be a weapon. The store was immediately evacuated, and roads around the complex were blocked off.
While law enforcement hasn’t revealed the motive, online sleuths are already dissecting the phrase on the van — suggesting it might reference some kind of protest or a bizarre message related to pharmaceuticals or government oversight.
As of now, police negotiators are still attempting to bring the suspect out safely.
🚨 BREAKING: STANDOFF AT LOS ANGELES COSTCO - ARMED SUSPECT, SWAT DEPLOYED
— HustleBitch (@HustleBitch_) August 4, 2025
Shoppers evacuated. Scene on lockdown.
Spray-painted on the van:
“TOXICOLOGY TEST MY CORPSE AND THIS VAN”
What the hell is going on? pic.twitter.com/JfQjeiv9dI
This is a developing story and could change by the hour.
👁️ What This Means:
In a time when public places are supposed to be safe, events like these remind us how unpredictable — and unstable — our society has become.
Was this just a breakdown... or something more coordinated?