LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATE
Authorities say a suspect is in custody after a standoff in Lynchburg that lasted for more than seven hours, according to police.
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According to the Lynchburg Police Department, officers responded to the 80-block of Jackson Street just before 11 p.m. for a reported assault.
When officers arrived, they say they tried talking to the suspect, 50-year-old Shawn Calloway of Lynchburg. He then reportedly barricaded himself inside a home and chemical agents were used.
Calloway was taken into custody on charges for domestic assault and battery, strangulation and abduction.
Police say this is an ongoing investigation.
ORIGINAL STORY
Authorities say they are on the scene of a standoff in Lynchburg.
According to the Lynchburg Police Department, officers responded shortly before 11 p.m. for an assault call when the suspect then barricaded himself inside a home.
The barricade is near First and Jackson streets, according to police. Authorities have asked the public to avoid that area.
10 News has a crew on the way to the scene to learn more.
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