A 27-year-old man, Tiquan De’Vonte Harris, was taken into custody on Monday following a brief standoff with law enforcement in North Charleston. Harris was wanted on strong-armed robbery charges in connection with an alleged assault and robbery that occurred on Sunday at a home in West Ashley.
Authorities say Harris allegedly punched an acquaintance multiple times and stole their phone during an incident at a Bantry Circle home.
SWAT Response and Surrender
The North Charleston Police Department’s SWAT team was called to assist after Harris refused to leave a home in the Westcott Chase neighborhood when authorities attempted to serve a warrant around 10:40 a.m. Harris surrendered peacefully to authorities shortly before 1 p.m.
School Precautions and Investigation
As a precautionary measure, nearby schools in Dorchester District Two were placed in a “secure security mode” during the standoff, though the situation has since been resolved. Additional charges may be filed against Harris, police said, as the investigation continues.
