India, April 23 -- An armed man with a handgun has been reported inside a parked car in La Jolla neighborhood. Authorities are attempting to persuade him to disarm and surrender peacefully.

Residents in the area, specifically in the 2000 block of Via Casa Alta near La Jolla Scenic Drive South, have been instructed to remain in their homes.

San Diego police issued the following alert:

"Police activity - Shelter in place or avoid the area. Please avoid the area. The road is closed between La Jolla Scenic S and Upper Hillside Dr. The public is asked to shelter in place if you are inside this area. Others are advised to avoid coming to this area and to use alternate routes."

UPDATE (4:30 p.m. EDT): According to San Diego City Police and F...