Tear gas and bullets in Van Nuys

Another day, another shooting and use of much tear gas:

VAN NUYS - A 34-year-old suspected gang member out on parole was was in custody today after a day-long standoff with police.

SWAT team officers used 100 cans of tear gas trying to get the gunman out of a relative's attic in the 7500 block of Sepulveda Boulevard, officials said.

"He was on drugs and beating up family members," said LAPD spokesman Kevin Maiberger.

Nice ...

And then there's this drive-by:

VAN NUYS - A 20-year-old man was fatally shot as he stood on his front porch, and police said today they believe the slaying was gang-related.

Mario Garcia Chiarinos and two women were talking on the porch in the 14400 block of Kitridge Street about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, when he was confronted by a man who asked his gang affiliation.

When Chiarinos declined to answer, the suspect shot him several times. Chiarinos was pronounced dead at a local hospital.