Edmonton Police Services responded to a complaint Thursday at around 11:50 a.m. of a male suspect breaking into a unit with a firearm.
Police closed the area of 101 street between 129 avenue and 130 avenue and evacuated the people living in the units as a precaution.
The person who made the call to the police was able to flee the scene. The suspect and the person who contacted police are reported to know each other.
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The suspect surrendered on Friday around 12:30 a.m. after several hours of negotiation.
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No injuries were reported.
Charges are now pending against the 39-year-old suspect.
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