Woman arrested after hours-long standoff in Inglewood
Posted Jan 25, 2021 7:27 am.
Last Updated Jan 25, 2021 12:50 pm.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) – One woman has been arrested after an hours-long standoff in Inglewood.
Police were called to Inglewood Park around 4:00 p.m. Sunday on reports a woman had a weapon and was trying to break into multiple units inside a condo building.
Thank you for your cooperation, the earlier incident has been resolved safely and you may return to the area. Just before 4 p.m., on Sunday, we received reports that a woman with a weapon was attempting to gain entry to condos in a building in Inglewood. ½
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) January 25, 2021
Not sure what was happening just down the road from me in Inglewood tonight, but whatever it was required over a dozen police vehicles, chainsaws and the hazmat team. #yyc pic.twitter.com/9BJyHXScBy
— Tom Ross (@Tommy_Slick) January 25, 2021
Investigators said she eventually broke into one of the units and the people inside managed to get out.
The building was eventually evacuated but the woman remained inside.
Negotiations between police and the woman lasted hours, with her finally being arrested around 1:30 Monday morning.
Police said the investigation continues and no further information will be shared at this time.
