Standoff near Twain and Sandhill ends peacefully

CREATED Jan. 9, 2013

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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- SWAT was called to a standoff near Twain and Sandhill on Wednesday afternoon.

Police said the incident started just after 1 p.m. while an eviction notice was being served at a residence on Shadow Wood Avenue.

The constable serving the notice heard a gunshot inside. He left the residence and immediately called police.

Authorities responded and SWAT was called to negotiate.

Nearby houses were evacuated as a precaution.

The standoff ended peacefully at about 3:15 p.m.