Armed Standoff Ends in Fire, Arrest

Early Thursday, a domestic assault in Calera escalated into an armed standoff. Police found the victim injured, leading to a search for the suspect. The suspect, armed and barricaded in a shed, threatened self-harm during negotiations. Around dawn, he accidentally set himself on fire while near a propane heater. Officers extinguished the flames, apprehended him, and discovered he was carrying a stolen firearm. The suspect now faces multiple charges, concluding a tense incident. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.