Monday, August 29, 2011

Orlando, FL: Cops: Man Found Dead After Barricading Self Inside Home

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A man accused of stabbing a woman was found dead after barricading himself inside a home with a gun during a standoff in Orlando, according to police.

The standoff ended early Monday morning after a SWAT team entered the home on Beacon Street and found the man dead inside.

Police said the incident started after a woman showed up at Orlando Regional Medical Center, suffering from a stab wound.

Police said they then went to the home on Beacon Street where the suspect in the stabbing was located. They said they tried to get the man to come outside, but after no response, several canisters of tear gas were thrown into the home. A SWAT team entered and found the man dead.

Police said they believe he killed himself.

"Unfortunately, they did find a male deceased inside," said Lt. Barb Jones, of the Orlando Police Department. "Most likely self-inflicted."

Police did not give any details about the relationship between the man and the woman, but neighbors told WFTV that they think they were a couple. Neighbors also said they believe the man had children.

"I'm very shocked at all of it. Very surprised because he just doesn't strike me of being this type of person," said Joyce Pugh.

Neighbors were told to stay inside their homes during the standoff.

The woman is still being treated at ORMC, according to police. Her name and condition have not been released.

Police have not released the name of the man. No further details are available at this time.

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