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One arrested, one injured after armed standoff in Victoria

File photo. Jeremy Cohn/Global News

One suspect is in custody after an armed standoff in Victoria Saturday morning.

Police say they were called to a residence in the 100-block of Wellington Avenue at around 7 a.m. for a domestic assault incident.

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When police arrived, the suspect ran into the home and barricaded himself.

The block was closed off and power shut off to the homes.

Some neighbours say they were evacuated.

A suspect was taken into custody shortly before noon and police say they are still investigating at the home.

Police say the victim has non-life-threatening injuries.

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