Suspect in Custody After SWAT Standoff at Countryway Townsquare; Evacuated Residents Can Return Home
24639 SW 21st Cir
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Summary
- Alachua County Sheriff's deputies remain on scene at Countryway Townsquare, where an armed suspect is believed to be barricaded inside his residence.
- Several nearby homes have been evacuated, and residents in the area are asked to shelter in place as SWAT works toward a peaceful resolution.
Timeline
The Sheriff's Office thanked the Marion County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and the ACFR Drone team for their assistance during the prolonged operation.
Those who were not evacuating residents are asked to continue avoiding the area.
While the immediate threat has been resolved, the scene remains very active with a heavy law enforcement presence as detectives and forensics execute a search warrant.
The suspect has surrendered and is in custody, according to a 9:45 a.m. update from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. Evacuated residents can now safely return home.
The public is asked to continue avoiding the area until the scene is cleared. This is a developing story.
As of 8 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff's Office is assisting to allow ASO's SWAT Team to be relieved.
Residents in the immediate vicinity are asked to shelter in place, stay away from exterior windows, and remain inside.
Authorities used a distraction device during the incident; residents may have heard a loud boom, which was not a gunshot.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, along with additional resources, is working toward a peaceful resolution. Several surrounding homes have been evacuate.
Multiple deputies responded to 24639 SW 21st Circle in Countryway Townsquare for a report of an armed, barricaded suspect believed to be inside his residence.
Incident reported at 24639 SW 21st Cir.
The Sheriff's Office thanked the Marion County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and the ACFR Drone team for their assistance during the prolonged operation.
Those who were not evacuating residents are asked to continue avoiding the area.
While the immediate threat has been resolved, the scene remains very active with a heavy law enforcement presence as detectives and forensics execute a search warrant.
The suspect has surrendered and is in custody, according to a 9:45 a.m. update from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. Evacuated residents can now safely return home.
The public is asked to continue avoiding the area until the scene is cleared. This is a developing story.
As of 8 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff's Office is assisting to allow ASO's SWAT Team to be relieved.
Residents in the immediate vicinity are asked to shelter in place, stay away from exterior windows, and remain inside.
Authorities used a distraction device during the incident; residents may have heard a loud boom, which was not a gunshot.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, along with additional resources, is working toward a peaceful resolution. Several surrounding homes have been evacuate.
Multiple deputies responded to 24639 SW 21st Circle in Countryway Townsquare for a report of an armed, barricaded suspect believed to be inside his residence.
Incident reported at 24639 SW 21st Cir.
The Sheriff's Office thanked the Marion County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and the ACFR Drone team for their assistance during the prolonged operation.
Those who were not evacuating residents are asked to continue avoiding the area.
While the immediate threat has been resolved, the scene remains very active with a heavy law enforcement presence as detectives and forensics execute a search warrant.
The suspect has surrendered and is in custody, according to a 9:45 a.m. update from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. Evacuated residents can now safely return home.
The public is asked to continue avoiding the area until the scene is cleared. This is a developing story.
As of 8 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff's Office is assisting to allow ASO's SWAT Team to be relieved.
Residents in the immediate vicinity are asked to shelter in place, stay away from exterior windows, and remain inside.
Authorities used a distraction device during the incident; residents may have heard a loud boom, which was not a gunshot.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, along with additional resources, is working toward a peaceful resolution. Several surrounding homes have been evacuate.
Multiple deputies responded to 24639 SW 21st Circle in Countryway Townsquare for a report of an armed, barricaded suspect believed to be inside his residence.
Incident reported at 24639 SW 21st Cir.
The Sheriff's Office thanked the Marion County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and the ACFR Drone team for their assistance during the prolonged operation.
Those who were not evacuating residents are asked to continue avoiding the area.
While the immediate threat has been resolved, the scene remains very active with a heavy law enforcement presence as detectives and forensics execute a search warrant.
The suspect has surrendered and is in custody, according to a 9:45 a.m. update from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. Evacuated residents can now safely return home.
The public is asked to continue avoiding the area until the scene is cleared. This is a developing story.
As of 8 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff's Office is assisting to allow ASO's SWAT Team to be relieved.
Residents in the immediate vicinity are asked to shelter in place, stay away from exterior windows, and remain inside.
Authorities used a distraction device during the incident; residents may have heard a loud boom, which was not a gunshot.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, along with additional resources, is working toward a peaceful resolution. Several surrounding homes have been evacuate.
Multiple deputies responded to 24639 SW 21st Circle in Countryway Townsquare for a report of an armed, barricaded suspect believed to be inside his residence.
Incident reported at 24639 SW 21st Cir.
The Sheriff's Office thanked the Marion County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and the ACFR Drone team for their assistance during the prolonged operation.
Those who were not evacuating residents are asked to continue avoiding the area.
While the immediate threat has been resolved, the scene remains very active with a heavy law enforcement presence as detectives and forensics execute a search warrant.
The suspect has surrendered and is in custody, according to a 9:45 a.m. update from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. Evacuated residents can now safely return home.
The public is asked to continue avoiding the area until the scene is cleared. This is a developing story.
As of 8 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff's Office is assisting to allow ASO's SWAT Team to be relieved.
Residents in the immediate vicinity are asked to shelter in place, stay away from exterior windows, and remain inside.
Authorities used a distraction device during the incident; residents may have heard a loud boom, which was not a gunshot.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, along with additional resources, is working toward a peaceful resolution. Several surrounding homes have been evacuate.
Multiple deputies responded to 24639 SW 21st Circle in Countryway Townsquare for a report of an armed, barricaded suspect believed to be inside his residence.
Incident reported at 24639 SW 21st Cir.
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