SWAT Standoff Shakes Wayne Neighborhood, Barricade Ends After Nearly Five Hours

A SWAT standoff unfolded in a Wayne neighborhood on Thursday, Jan. 2, gripping residents of the Wayne Village apartments as authorities surrounded one particular unit.

At the scene on Lancaster Court
Photo Credit: *Mary Lou Brown*

Cecilia Levine

01/02/2025 5:18 p.m.

UPDATE: Semi-Conscious Suspect Found After Hours-Long Barricade, Police Say

The situation began around 1 p.m. on Lancaster Court, according to residents, some of whom were unable to access their units during the standoff.

Photos from the scene show heavily armed SWAT team members standing outside a unit, shields raised and long guns drawn, as they worked to resolve the incident.

The barricade ended peacefully at approximately 6 p.m., a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said. No further details were provided.

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