San Diego Police Department

SWAT standoff underway near elementary school in Sherman Heights

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A SWAT standoff is underway in the Sherman Heights area near an elementary school.

San Diego Police told NBC 7 they received a call around 1 a.m. near J Street and 25th in the Sherman Heights neighborhood, about a roommate pulling a gun on another. The victim left the house, called the police, and then went back inside where the suspect pulled the gun again. Police say everyone in the house except the suspect were able to leave the house.

Once officers arrived at the scene, the suspect would not comply or come outside. That is when SWAT was called to the scene.

An investigation is underway.

The SWAT standoff is near Sherman Elementary School where it may impact school drop off.

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