SWAT standoff ends in Sherman Heights; man arrested

Editor’s note: The story has been updated to note the relationship between the suspect and woman is unknown.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A man was taken into custody Wednesday morning after an hours-long SWAT standoff in San Diego’s Sherman Heights neighborhood, local authorities confirmed.

According to the San Diego Police Department, a call came in around 1 a.m. reporting a disturbance between the suspect and a woman at an apartment near J and 25th streets. The man allegedly pulled out a handgun and threatened the woman.

Police responded to the scene, confirming the woman was able exit the residence safely. The suspect, who authorities say was believed to be armed, remained inside the apartment. A SWAT team was called in and surrounded the area for several hours.

About two dozen people were evacuated from the apartment complex as a precaution.

The suspect was eventually taken into custody around 7:30 a.m. According to SDPD Lt. Travis Easter, the man was bitten by a police K-9 while being detained.

The relationship between the suspect and woman is unknown at this time. No further details were immediately provided.

The surrounding area was blocked off by police for the duration of the SWAT standoff. That area is expected reopen following their investigation.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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