Police, SWAT Team Surround Mt. Washington Home, Take Man Into Custody
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Police and the SWAT team surrounded a home in Mount Washington late Wednesday night after authorities say a man threatened a woman during an argument.
Public Safety officials say a man with a gun barricaded himself inside a house near the corner of the 200-block of Merrimac Street and Virginia Avenue and refused to come out.
He has since been identified as Dayvon Tyrie Pack, 24, of Allentown.
Officials say the incident started as a domestic dispute and Pack grabbed a gun and threatened the female victim.
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The victim and other people in the home were able to escape safely.
SWAT officers sent gas canisters into the home, and around 11:15 p.m. Officials at the scene said Pack surrendered and was taken into custody.
Pack is facing a list of charges including, simple assault and terroristic threats.
Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.