Update: SWAT standoff in 5400 block of 31st SW

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(photo by WSB contributing photojournalist Christopher Boffoli)
Heavy police presence including SWAT team at a house in the 5400 block of 31st SW (map). It started as an assault with weapons call; we don’t know if anyone is hurt, but neighbors tell WSB contributing photojournalist Christopher Boffoli there’s been trouble at the house before. One person is reportedly inside; it’s just a standoff right now. 2:35 PM UPDATE: Here’s what else Christopher and another WSB team member on the scene have learned — According to family members, no one has been hurt; the weapon involved is a knife. Police negotiators arrived a few minutes ago and are either talking to the suspect or trying to talk with them. Obviously this is an area to stay well clear from until it’s all over; we’ll have photos/video later. 2:55 PM UPDATE: Police have allowed some nearby residents to go back into their homes. 3:27 PM UPDATE: Word from the scene – it’s over, ended safely. Separate post to come.

1 Reply to "Update: SWAT standoff in 5400 block of 31st SW"

  • J May 8, 2008 (2:33 pm)

    I drove by the incident earlier today, around 1:00pm, and counted 11 police cruisers, 4 police motorcycles, 2 undercover police vehicles, a fire engine, a fire response vehicle and a helicopter hovering in the sky. Things were pretty quiet, and I only saw two actual police officers for all the cars that were there. I didn’t see anyone arrested, or any EMT vehicles. Just some info.

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