Armed suspect taken into custody after standoff closes street in Puyallup

UPDATE 1:15 p.m.: Puyallup Police are reporting that the suspect has been taken into custody.

“Negotiators have successfully talked the subject out of the residence,” Puyallup police tweeted. “The subject has been taken into custody without incident. Neighbors can resume their normal activities. “

The 49-year old male suspect will be evaluated at a hospital and then booked into jail on domestic violence charges, police say.

ORIGINAL STORY:

An armed person is barricaded in a Puyallup home and residents are being told to shelter in place, police are reporting Saturday afternoon.

Puyallup police have closed 11th Avenue SE between 15th Street SE and 17th Street SE.

“Avoid the area due to police activity,” Puyallup police tweeted at 12:30 p.m.

Police say the person is a domestic violence suspect.

This story was originally published June 1, 2019 at 1:09 PM.