New Details Released In Ellington Standoff Involving Suspect

UPDATE: State Police released new details concerning the man who engaged troopers in a five-hour standoff on West Road early Saturday. State Police said troopers responded to the address around 3 a.m. as there had been a disturbance in the home in which a gun had been fired outside of the home.

No one was injured. State Police said they believed the person who was responsible for firing the gun was still inside the home and they tried to contact him but that was not successful.

After some time, troopers made contact with the suspect and he entered the home and was taken into custody, State Police said. The investigation is ongoing and the name of the accused has not yet been released.

ELLINGTON, CT — A five hour standoff between State Police and a "possible barricaded, suicidal person" on West Road in Ellington ended just after 8 a.m. Saturday. It began at 3 a.m.

"The situation is resolved. The barricaded person walked outside to troopers and will be transported to the hospital for evaluation. No injuries reported. If it hasn’t already, the shelter-in-place will be lifted soon," said Kelly Grant, state police spokeswoman.

Route 83 in Ellington has been closed while troopers investigate. Connecticut State Police Tactical Team (SWAT) was on-scene to assist.

Tolland Alert sent a shelter-in-place message for residents in the area of route 83 and West Road.