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Story summary
- An Irvine man was arrested on February 12, 2026, after a standoff in which he held his family hostage with a machete.
- The incident began when a family member called 911, prompting a response from three SWAT teams.
- Officers evacuated the man's three children and their mother by 4:30 p.m.
- Authorities took the suspect into custody at 8:30 p.m. as investigators assess motive and mental health issues.
