KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — A man is in custody after surrendering to deputies following an armed standoff at a Northland hotel.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office were notified about 7:45 a.m. Tuesday about a suspect who was wanted for felony warrants who was at the Days Inn at 11120 N. Ambassador Dr. When deputies arrived to the area the suspect fled on foot and barricaded himself inside the hotel.
A standoff was called to bring more tactical resources and negotiators to the scene.
Officers contacted hotel management and several guests to evacuate them safely.
Negotiators did make contact with the suspect and continued to speak with him. The suspect peacefully surrendered and was transported to the Clay County Jail on his outstanding felony warrants.