KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A standoff that lasted several hours ended peacefully late Saturday night.
Kansas City police responded to a disturbance call in the 4800 block of E. 23rd just after 4:30 p.m.
Police say the disturbance involved a male who was armed and suicidal and another person at the residence.
Tactical response teams and negotiators worked for several hours to make contact and come to a peaceful resolution.
The standoff ended just before 11 p.m. with the male taken into custody.
He was transported to an area hospital to be evaluated.
