SWAT Standoff At Psychological Center In East Charlotte Ends Peacefully
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Officials say the standoff in east Charlotte has come to a peaceful end after lasting roughly five hours.
CMPD says the suspect was a patient at the facility and wanted to commit suicide by cop. Negotiators spoke with the man for several hours to try and peacefully resolve the situation. Around 8:25pm, the suspect surrendered peacefully to police and was transported to a mental health facility for treatment.
Two firearms and a knife were recovered at the scene, according to officials.
At this time, police say they are treating the case as a mental health issue but possible charges could still be filed. His name is not being released due to the nature of the case.
No one was injured during the incident.
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CHARLOTTE, NC — CMPD SWAT officers are on the scene of a standoff in east Charlotte where a possibly armed man has barricaded himself inside a building.
Police say the man is inside the Eastover Psychological and Psychiatric Group building on Latrobe Drive. According to a tweet sent out by CMPD, all employees have been evacuated from the building and are safe.
Residents are advised to avoid the area.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
