Suspect found under mattress, arrested after hours-long standoff in Renton, WA
Suspect found under mattress, arrested after hours-long standoff
Renton police are investigating a domestic violence incident that resulted in an hours-long standoff Friday.
RENTON, Wash. - Renton police are investigating a domestic violence incident that resulted in an hours-long standoff Friday.
It happened at a condominium complex near Grant Avenue South and South 18th Street.
According to police, officers responded to reports of a woman making threats with a knife. The victim and others inside the unit left safely, and the suspect barricaded herself inside.
Police were heard through the loudspeaker trying to coax someone named "Mariah."
"I'm hoping for no like gunshots or anything bad," said neighbor Tiyana Columbus.
Multiple loud bangs could also be heard at the scene, likely coming from flashbang devices.
"That's what I was scared of, yeah we hear that a lot in this area," said neighbor Kacey Chaffer.
The Valley SWAT Team flew a drone into the residence after breaking out a window, but were unable to find the suspect. Renton police said officers eventually went in and found her themselves, hiding under a mattress.
Just before 7 p.m., police said they took the barricaded suspect into custody without incident, and the area is now clear.
Officers booked the suspect into jail for first-degree assault, domestic violence.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story is from the Renton Police Department and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.
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