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SWAT situation in south El Paso

El Paso Police confirmed the SWAT team was called out to the 1400 block Paisano Drive in south El Paso Wednesday morning, just before 8:00 a.m.

Police spokesman Enrique Carrillo said the attempted robbery happened at the Paisano Super Stop.

A man with a gun entered the store and a clerk and customer ran outside.

The suspect was seen peeking out the entrance of the store, but when SWAT members made their way inside he was not found.

A nearby adult daycare was evacuated, but occupants were allowed to re-enter just before 9:00 a.m.

Carrillo said investigators do not believe there is a danger for area residents. The scene has been cleared and streets are open again.

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