8-Hour Standoff With Police In Santa Clara Ends Peacefully
SANTA CLARA (BCN) -- Police arrested a suspect late Monday night after a more than eight-hour standoff in the 1400 block of Agnew Road in Santa Clara.
Police announced the end of the standoff in midnight tweet.
UPDATE - 5/24/21 at 11:45pm
— Santa Clara Police (@SantaClaraPD) May 25, 2021
After a lengthy standoff, the subject is now safely in police custody.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. https://t.co/3fknPfl5TG
According to earlier tweets from Santa Clara police, officers responded with an armored rescue vehicle at about 3:35 p.m. and later evacuated people from nearby residences.
Police negotiated with the suspect during the standoff before taking him safely into custody at about 11:45 p.m.
No further details were provided.
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