Standoff blocks multiple streets in Security-Widefield

UPDATE: The wanted suspect was taken into custody by about 5:50 p.m. Tuesday after a standoff blocked multiple streets in a Security-Widefield neighborhood.

The suspect’s identity still hasn’t been released, but authorities say he was arrested without incident. Evacuated residents will be allowed to return to their homes.

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Deputies are working to get a suspect in custody in Security-Widefield, but a standoff has forced the closure of multiple streets, and a bomb squad was called to the scene.

It’s happening near McBurney Blvd. and Willis Drive. (MAP) The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office hasn’t identified the suspect, but deputies were negotiating with a man inside a house there Tuesday afternoon.

The sheriff’s office says deputies were attempting to serve a felony domestic violence summons and additional misdemeanor warrants. When deputies arrived, the suspect barricaded himself inside. He told deputies he’s not willing to come out.

According to a KRDO crew at the scene, bomb squad officers arrived by about 4:50 p.m. There’s no word on explosives being present, but deputies say the bomb squad was called as a precaution.

Police told passersby to not get in the “line of fire” while negotiations were ongoing. Neighbors along McBurney Blvd. were evacuated as a precaution.

The sheriff’s office says deputies believe the man is the only person inside the house; there’s no indication that the suspect has any firearms.

Venetucci Elementary School was placed under lockdown due to the ongoing standoff.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.