Suspect in custody after standoff in east Colorado Springs neighborhood

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Police Department worked Thursday afternoon to peacefully end a standoff in an east Colorado Springs neighborhood. Residents in the area of the 1800 block of Monteagle Street were told to stay inside while police searched for a suspect believed to be in a nearby home.

The situation began at 5:15 p.m. and ended hours later. A duty lieutenant confirmed to KRDO that a 31-year-old male suspect was taken into custody around 8:10 p.m.

Police said the suspect was possibly armed, but thankfully there were no injuries.

"There is police activity related to a wanted person search," said an alert from CSPD Public Affairs. "You are asked to stay indoors; please lock and stay away from windows and doors."

Police activity in the 1800 block of Monteagle Street. Please stay out of the area! Some road closures in the area related to the police situation.@CSPDPIO

— CSPD Duty Lieutenant (@CSPDDutyLt) April 23, 2020

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