LCSO: Early morning standoff ends in arrest

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LEE COUNTY, Fla. –  Lee County deputies say a 6 hour standoff has ended with one man in cuffs.

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, they got a call around 10 Friday night, that a man had barricaded himself inside his home in the McGregor Gardens neighborhood. This happened on St. Andrew’s Circle.

That man has been identified by deputies as Brad Whitlock.

When the situation started, residents were told to stay inside their home.

Deputies tell us this happened because of a domestic dispute. Whitlock’s wife and child were able to leave the home safely. Whitlock then allegedly barricaded himself in, and began shooting up the home. Deputies say Whitlock is now in custody.

Everyone else is safe. No injuries reported.

Investigation will now take place about what happened leading up to this incident and to determine what charges to be filed.

 

 

 

 

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