Police: Armed man arrested after hourslong standoff

Wed, Jun 23, 2021 (2:18 p.m.)

Officers arrested an armed man following an hourslong standoff this morning in an east Las Vegas neighborhood, according to Metro Police.

The incident, which began as a domestic disturbance, was reported about 7:40 a.m. in the 3900 block of Bolles Harbor Street, near Wyoming Avenue and Lamb Boulevard, police said. 

Police said they encountered a gunman inside a house, prompting a Metro SWAT team to respond and other officers to evacuate the area.

Police announced an arrest about 11:30 a.m. but did not offer additional details.

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