San Antonio, TX – A suspect is in custody following a several-hour standoff with police on the Northwest side Saturday afternoon, the San antonio Police Department reported. A victim is safe after being evacuated from the residence.
Police responded to a disturbance call around 3 p.m. on Cincinnati Avenue, near N General McMullen Drive and Culebra Road. Officers resolute a suspect and a victim were inside the home, believed to be siblings. The incident prompted a barricade situation as authorities worked to secure the suspect’s surrender. No injuries were reported during the event.
After several hours, the suspect exited the home following the deployment of a skid steer by police. The suspect, whose name has not been released, will be charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Authorities indicated an existing warrant was out for the suspect’s arrest,though it remains unconfirmed whether the warrant was related to saturday’s incident or a separate charge.
The examination is ongoing.
