Deputies say a domestic violence call led to a SWAT response in Sacramento County. A man was taken into custody peacefully after hours of negotiations.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man is in custody following an hours-long standoff in Sacramento County that began as a reported domestic violence incident, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff’s spokesperson Sgt. Edward Igoe said deputies were called around 10:45 p.m. after a woman reported that her boyfriend, who is also the father of her child, had physically assaulted her and pointed a firearm at her.
The woman also told deputies there were numerous firearms inside the home and that the suspect had a history of firearm-related arrests, according to deputies.
Deputies responded and established a perimeter within about 10 minutes, working to evacuate people from the residence.
Authorities said the suspect and two other occupants initially refused to exit, prompting a response that lasted roughly six and a half hours.
During that time, negotiators and the sheriff’s Special Enforcement Detail were deployed, along with drones and armored vehicles, to safely manage the situation.
Eventually, all three individuals exited the home. The suspect was taken into custody without incident, and the other people were reported safe.
Deputies confirmed the situation did not involve a hostage scenario, noting the individuals inside the home chose not to leave during the standoff. No injuries were reported.
The incident caused road closures in the surrounding area for several hours, impacting nearby residents and commuters.
Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity and the investigation remains ongoing.
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