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Man taken into custody after hours-long standoff in Fayette County

Man taken into custody after hours-long standoff in Fayette County
Man taken into custody after hours-long standoff in Fayette County 00:25

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff with police in Fayette County.

State Police say that 44-year-old Christopher Connors is facing charges after firing two gunshots inside a home during an argument with a woman. 

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KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer

The woman was able to escape the home along with children.

When Connors wouldn't surrounder, the State Police's SERT team was activated.

He was taken into custody after a standoff lasted several hours when officers made their way into the home. 

Troopers say there is no threat to the community.

It's unclear what specific charges Connors is facing.

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