The Redondo Beach Pier was evacuated on Sunday due to a confirmed swatting incident, according to police. The pier reopened hours later after officers found no active threat.
According to the Redondo Beach Police Department, officers responded to claims of a hostage situation involving possible explosives near the pier at approximately 9:36 a.m.
When officers arrived, they established a perimeter around the pier, evacuated visitors and had residents shelter in place…