A tense situation unfolded in Ladson, South Carolina, on Tuesday afternoon, as police dealt with a barricaded suspect following a domestic violence call. The incident ended safely after a three-hour standoff, with the suspect taken into custody and no injuries reported.
What Triggered the Standoff?
The North Charleston Police Department said the situation began with a domestic violence report at a home near Winnowing Way and Roseberry Street. Officers arrived on the scene around 2:45 PM and found that the suspect had barricaded himself inside the residence.
Woman and Child Escaped Safely
Thankfully, before the situation escalated, a woman and child managed to get out of the house unharmed. Police focused on negotiating with the man who had refused to come out, treating the case as a “barricaded subject” incident.
Strong Police and Emergency Response
Several emergency response teams rushed to the scene. These included the North Charleston Police Department, Dorchester County EMS, the North Charleston Fire Department, and the Charleston County Rescue Squad. Roads in the area were likely blocked as the situation was being handled.
Suspect Surrendered Peacefully
After about three hours, the man finally gave himself up to police without further trouble. Officers safely arrested him and took him into custody. So far, authorities haven’t released his name or the specific charges, but more details may follow as the case develops.
