KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department peacefully resolved a standoff Tuesday morning in the area of East 46th Terrace and Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard.
Around 4 a.m. Tuesday, officers were made aware of a domestic violence assault in the 3600 block of East 46th Terrace.
The victim, an adult woman, told police she was assaulted by a man who was currently at her residence. She also informed police a teen boy was at the location as well.
As investigation into the situation ensued, the identity of the alleged assaulter was found to be that of a man who "had an unrelated felony warrant" and was "known to be armed," per KCPD.
When officers responded to the residence, the teen exited without issue and was unharmed.
However, police were unable to make contact with the male suspect, and a standoff ensued.
Due to the possibility that he could be armed, KCPD reported officers "deescalated and backed away from the residence and surrounded the house to prevent escape and protect nearby residents."
Tactical officers and negotiators made contact with the suspect around 9 a.m. The man exited the residence without incident and was taken into custody.
Investigation into the initial domestic violence call is ongoing.
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