Police block an area of Los Feliz Street and Stewart Avenue as officers deal with a suspect on Aug. 15. (Jason Valle/FOX5)LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -
A man who had barricaded himself from officers after a domestic disturbance call surrendered to Las Vegas Metro police.
Authorities said officers were called to a home in the 500 block of Los Feliz Street and Stewart Avenue about 10:15 a.m. A woman told police she had been choked by her boyfriend.
When police arrived, the man refused to come out of the house.
Police did not believe the man was armed, but neighbors were evacuated during the situation.
A SWAT team was also called to the scene. After more than four hours, police said the man surrendered to police.
There was no word of exact injuries involved in the call.
Metro said the woman who called officers was already out of the house during the police activity.
Stay with FOX5 for updates on this developing story.
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