HALLOWELL, Maine — An armed standoff in Hallowell lasting more than four hours Tuesday ended with the death of the person involved.
Just after 12:30 p.m., officers from the Hallowell Police Department, along with Kennebec County Sheriff's Office deputies, Capitol police, and the Maine State Police Tactical Team, responded to the scene located at 61 Water St., according to a news release from the Hallowell Police Department.
The building was evacuated safely and the standoff reportedly lasted approximately 4.5 hours.
Police said the incident concluded when the alleged suspect took their own life.
No further information will be released pending the completion of an investigation, police said.
This story is developing and will be updated as information becomes available.