The Knox County Sheriff’s office is investigating after an elder abuse call leads to a standoff in West Knoxville.
KCSO says a 92 year old woman was taken to the hospital after suffering a severe medical issue after officers arrived at the apartment off of Cedar Bluff.
When officers tried to speak to the woman’s son, who lives in the home and reportedly had a gun, he refused to cooperate and barricaded himself inside.
The Swat team and negotiation units were called and he later surrendered and was taken in for an evaluation.
La Petite Academy placed temporary lockdown.
