JOHNSON CO.—Details are sketchy, but we’ve learned through sources who have cited WSIL-TV that there’s an armed standoff in Johnson County near Vienna between a man caught up in a domestic dispute and county sheriff’s deputies.
Apparently other law enforcement are involved as well.
It’s unclear what the man is reported to be armed with.
It appears that the situation was initiated at about 1 p.m. this afternoon (Saturday, August 3, 2013) and originated as a domestic dispute at a residence on Old Cypress Road. A deputy was called to the scene, and the man involved allegedly threatened to kill that deputy.
Media reports have it that several people (upwards of three) have been able to leave the home, but the man involved is refusing to come out, and reportedly, his brother is inside with him, hoping to get him to give up.
When we learn more, we’ll bring it. Keep checking back.