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Arapahoe County SWAT team in standoff with barricaded suspect who allegedly fired rifle at neighbor

Arapahoe County SWAT team in standoff with barricaded suspect
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A suspect was arrested after he allegedly fired a rifle at one of his neighbors Christmas morning, leading to a standoff with sheriff's deputies and SWAT team members.

The shooting happened around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the 3200 block of East Hinsdale Place, just north of East Dry Creek Road, the sheriff's office said.

A shelter-in-place was sent to neighbors and the sheriff's office responded with a SWAT team, K9s, drones, and a bomb squad.

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SWAT team members are in a standoff with a man who allegedly fired his rifle at a neighbor on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Around 1:30 p.m., the sheriff's office said it obtained a warrant for the man, who had not yet been identified.

Authorities asked nearby residents to stay in their homes and others to avoid the area while the standoff continued.

Around 2:45 p.m. law enforcement could be seen bringing the suspect out of the house.

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