GLENDALE, Ariz. — A Glendale man is in police custody after pulling a firearm on officers and barricading himself inside a home during a welfare check, city police said.
Officers were called to a home in a neighborhood near 67th Avenue and Deer Valley Road for a welfare check early Monday morning. When police arrived, the man answered the door and pointed a gun at officers before going back inside and refusing to exit, police said.
Glendale SWAT arrived on the scene after the man allegedly barricaded himself inside the home. After a few hours, the man was taken into custody without further incident.
Detectives are investigating the situation. The home is near a high school, but there is no word on whether or not classes will be impacted.
Stay with 12News for more updates.
>> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.
Up to Speed
Catch up on the latest news and stories on our 12News YouTube playlist here.
Watch 12News+ for free
You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12News+ app!
The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like "Today in AZ" and "12 News" and our daily lifestyle program, "Arizona Midday"—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona.
Users can also watch on-demand videos of top stories, local politics, I-Team investigations, Arizona-specific features and vintage videos from the 12News archives.
Roku: Add the channel from the Roku store or by searching for "12 News KPNX."
Amazon Fire TV: Search for "12 News KPNX" to find the free 12News+ app to add to your account, or have the 12News+ app delivered directly to your Amazon Fire TV through Amazon.com or the Amazon app.
