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SWAT standoff in Santee ends with suspect in custody

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An hourslong SWAT standoff in Santee ended with the suspect in custody Friday, San Diego County Sheriff's said.

Police were called to the apartment complex on Fanita Drive at around 2:30 a.m. but left shortly after when they were called again around 3 a.m., San Diego County Sheriff's Deputies said.

SDSO said a woman and a man were inside the apartment complex. By 9 a.m., the woman was safely escorted out. After a loud bang and the deployment of some chemical agents, the suspect came out and surrendered peacefully, SDSO.

Deputies identified the suspect as Vincent Alcarez, 31, who had a felony warrant for narcotics.

It is unclear what additional charges Alcarez may be facing after the standoff.

No other information was available.

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