Man in custody after barricading himself during Northwest El Paso ‘domestic disturbance:’ Police

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Police Department took a man into custody after he allegedly barricaded himself after a report of a domestic disturbance in Northwest El Paso on Monday.

EPPD said it received a call for the disturbance at 7:24 a.m. at the 7500 block of Plaza Taurina Drive, which is near Brown Middle School.

According to EPPD Detective Judy Oviedo, a man in his 40s barricaded himself in a shed at the home on Plaza Taurina Drive. She said the man may have had a weapon.

Oviedo said crisis intervention and SWAT teams were at the home.

Detective Oviedo said there isn't a threat to the public or the surrounding area. Police closed off the area for the safety of others.

Oviedo said anyone with information on the situation can call the police department at 915-832-4400. 

This is a developing story.