Suspect with weapons, possible explosives arrested en route to L.A. Pride parade

A suspect with weapons has been arrested as he was heading L.A. Pride parade.

Man with weapons, possible explosives arrested, said he was going to L.A. gay pride parade https://t.co/arXR35hCqx

— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) June 12, 2016

Here are a few of the details in the L.A. Times story:

A city official in West Hollywood also confirmed the arrest and stressed that officials were beefing up security at the gay pride event.

“They found him with weapons that were very disconcerting,” said the source, adding officials are “taking the appropriate safety precautions.”

NBC News: Suspect with weapons arrested at LA gay pride event

— Jesse Rodriguez (@JesseRodriguez) June 12, 2016

Source: this just went out to top LA law enforcement officials. Suspect w/ assault weapons, camo arrested in WeHo. pic.twitter.com/9pfBt72spK

— Robert Faturechi (@RobertFaturechi) June 12, 2016

https://twitter.com/woodruffbets/status/742049429851672581

So far, there is no evidence that this incident is connected to the Orland event.

Important to note: no evidence of any connection to Orlando, or that this was a foiled attack.

— Robert Faturechi (@RobertFaturechi) June 12, 2016