Herndon Man Who Barricaded Self In Home Surrenders, Police Say

HERNDON, VA — The suspect who threatened to kill his family and barricaded himself inside a home in Herndon has finally surrendered after an hourslong standoff, police said. The man was taken into custody and no one was hurt, Fairfax County police said on Twitter.

Police responded to the 13200 block of Ladybank Lane around 4 a.m. Sunday for a report that man threatened to kill his family, police told reporters. The family members later safely evacuated the home but the suspect threatened to fire at responding officers.

That's when negotiations started, police said. Officers heard a gunshot ring out around 6 a.m., though it didn't appear to be fired at anyone.

Family members told police the man had access to weapons inside the home.

People were told to keep far away from the area.

The family members weren't immediately identified.

UPDATE: The barricade scene on Ladybank Ln is still active. Officers continue to communicate with a man believed to be armed inside a home. People living in the immediate area are asked to stay inside. pic.twitter.com/yH0q1Cd4Db
— Fairfax County Police (@fairfaxpolice) January 28, 2018

UPDATE: Barricade scene involving a man we believe to be armed in the 13200 block of Ladybank Ln is still active. Officers are asking individuals who live in the immediate area to remain inside their homes. Otherwise please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/PbqCezNDv0
— Fairfax County Police (@fairfaxpolice) January 28, 2018

UPDATE: Officers heard what sounded like at least one gunshot fired in the home on Ladybank Ln around 6am. We have had contact with the man since, but the barricade continues. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/TTMEXZRKgN
— Fairfax County Police (@fairfaxpolice) January 28, 2018

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