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Stand-off ends in Council Bluffs – 2 hospitalized

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October 15th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

A stand-off in Pottawattamie County ended this morning with two people taken to the hospital. Police in Council Bluffs told KJAN News a female, said to be in critical condition, was taken to Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. The official said CPR was in progress at the time of transport.

The official said incident took place at 3441 Avenue B at around 8:15-a.m. Emergency crews, a SWAT team and negotiator had been sent to the home to deal with a man who had reportedly barricaded himself inside.

Authorities entered the home at around 10-a.m. and took the suspect away in an ambulance. Nearby schools were notified of the situation and placed in lockdown as a precaution. No other details have been released.