CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A barricaded person situation that lasted more than 6 hours early Friday morning in Clarksville has ended with an arrest.
Clarksville Police say man inside the home on Pat Drive was taken into custody just after 8 am.
Police say children were inside the home at the time. They are now safe.
Sky5 captured video of the situation coming to a close and reported seeing children run from the home as the situation was concluding.
Earlier in the morning, the spouse of the man was able to escape the home.
Clarksville PD are on scene investigating the incident and an update could come later Friday.
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