UPDATE: Man in Custody After SWAT Standoff
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Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2012 · News & Politics
Chattanooga police have taken a man into custody following an afternoon standoff at a home on Buckley St.Around 2 p.m., dispatchers sent officers on a "shots fired" call at the home in between 12th and 13th Streets. Responding officers heard more shots from inside and at one point there were reports of firecrackers being thrown from inside the house. Neighbors tell NewsChannel 9 crews at the scene that the man has caused problems in the area before. The Chattanooga SWAT team surrounded the house and eventually took the man into custody about 3:15 Tuesday afternoon. During the incident, officers ordered people in surrounding homes to remain inside and others had to be evacuated for their own safety. Traffic was also blocked until the scene could be cleared. The suspect's name has not been released.A NewsChannel 9 crew is watching developments and we'll have more information as it becomes available.
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