(UPDATE) A juvenile male was arrested after a standoff following a domestic disturbance report at a Missoula residence on Monday, according to the Missoula Police Department.
Police responded to the 100 block of Camelot Court for a reported partner/family member assault involving strangulation. When officers arrived, the juvenile refused to leave the residence, prompting deployment of the SWAT team.
The Crisis Negotiation Team tried to contact the male, while officers used drones and made repeated announcements for him to surrender. After consulting with the Missoula County Attorney's Office and obtaining a search warrant, chemical agents were deployed.
The juvenile eventually came out and was taken into custody without injuries. He now faces charges of partner/family member assault and obstructing a peace officer.
(1st REPORT) Police in Missoula are asking residents to avoid the area near Camelot Court due to a potentially dangerous situation.
Missoula Police Public Information Officer Whitney Bennnett says that the SWAT team is responding after a man barricaded himself inside one of the apartments on Monday afternoon.
Emily Brown is at the scene:
They’re asking people to avoid Camelot Court, Spartan Drive, and Pattee Creek Drive.
SWAT team members have surrounded the apartment complex and are giving verbal commands for the man to come out.
She said police responded just after 3 P.M. for a call about a domestic disturbance.
We will update you when we get more information.
