TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson police are investigating a barricade situation near midtown Friday night.
Officers responded to the area of 800 block of E. Wetmore Road, where a suspect connected to a homicide, barricaded himself inside a vehicle, TPD says.
The suspect was identified as 40-year-old Dallas Lelyn Combs, police say. After several hours, Combs peacefully surrendered and was taken into custody, according to TPD.
Combs was booked into Pima County Jail on his felony warrant and charged with First-Degree Murder.
Last night CRT Officers from @OperationsWest, @OperationsEast, SWAT & Hostage Negotiators arrested homicide suspect Dallas Combs (40). He attempted to flee & barricaded himself in a vehicle upon contact. Combs eventually surrendered to police peacefully. https://t.co/SdBLvNdZ3w pic.twitter.com/RvAlnxYaoe
— Ofc. Frank Magos (@ofcrmagos) January 16, 2021
***UPDATE***
— Sergeant Richard Gradillas (@SgtGradillas) January 16, 2021
Suspect has been taken into custody peacefully. Area will be open shortly.
🚦TRAFFIC ALERT🚦
— Sergeant Richard Gradillas (@SgtGradillas) January 16, 2021
Avoid the 800 block of E. Wetmore Rd. as officers from Operations Division West are dealing with a barricaded subject.
Please avoid the area & use an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/zbsOUXnnp2
