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Man arrested after standoff with Parma SWAT

Parma police were called after a 24-year-old man was reported on the property of the victim in violation of a protection order.

PARMA, Ohio — A man was arrested by Parma police after a standoff at a city residence on Tuesday, June 25.

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At approximately 4:30 a.m., Parma officers responded to calls of an armed man inside of a vehicle parked outside of a residence on the 2400 block of Alber Avenue. According to police, the suspect knew a person who lives inside of the residence and was in violation of a protection order.

When officers arrived, the man allegedly refused to exit his vehicle, causing a standoff for several hours. At approximately 7:50 a.m., the 24-year-old man was arrested by Parma SWAT without any further incident. The suspect was then taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

A handgun was recovered from the suspect. The names of the suspect and victim have not been released at this time.

The incident remains under investigation.

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