A SWAT team shot and killed an elderly man in Arkansas Saturday night after an apparent domestic disturbance that lead to a standoff.
Police were sent to a home in the city of Pine Bluff on an aggravated assault call. One-hundred-seven-year-old Monroe Isadore was reportedly pointing a gun at two people inside. (Via KATV)
When police arrived at the home, shots were fired at them from someone inside. However, police don't know if the shots were from Isadore. (Via KARK)
A SWAT team arrived a short time later. Then, the two people who were allegedly threatened were able to leave the house safely before negotiations between Isadore and police began. (Via Fox News)
CNN reports during the altercation, officers were able to slip a camera into a room where Isadore was hiding. The camera helped them confirm Isadore was armed.
The negotiations proved to be unsuccessful, so officers took further action.
A public information officer told reporters they pumped gas into the room hoping Isadore would surrender, but he fired shots at them instead. (Via WBTV)
Soon after, police kicked down the door to the bedroom Isadore was in. KTHV adds Isadore fired even more shots at officers when they broke into the room. Police fired back and ended up killing him.
Although no action has been taken against the officers yet, The Pine Bluff Commercial says the police department's policy would require the officers involved to be put on paid administrative leave during an investigation.
An investigation into the shooting is still ongoing. Police believe Isadore died from his wounds but can't confirm it until an autopsy is completed.
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