DASO takes man into custody after SWAT situation nearby Doña Ana Elementary School
UPDATE 11:45 a.m.: The suspect has been taken into custody, according to The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office. There were no injuries, and the scene is expected to clear within an hour.
UPDATE 10:05 a.m.: Parents authorized to pick Doña Ana Elementary students who were relocated to Vista Middle School.
From LCPS:
Due to ongoing police activity in the area, Doña Ana Elementary students have been relocated to Vista Middle School. LCPS has authorized early release of students immediately. Parents or authorized guardians/emergency contacts can pick up students from the gym at Vista with photo ID (please use the Vista parking lot off Elks Drive). If you are unable to pick up your child, all students will be housed at Vista through the end of the day.
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico -- Doña Ana Elementary School students are sheltering in place after a domestic incident led to a SWAT situation Wednesday morning.
Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart told our New Mexico Mobile Newsroom a man has barricaded himself inside a home near Taylor Road off of Elk Drive.
The Doña Ana Sheriff's Office has a SWAT unit on scene surrounding the area. DASO said this stemmed from a domestic incident on Tuesday. Las Cruces Police are assisting.
Las Cruces Public Schools said busses are being routed to Vista Middle School. Others are being asked to stay home.
Stay with ABC-7 for updates.
