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Triad suspect identified, facing multiple charges after firing shots at officers in Greensboro

Triad suspect identified, facing multiple charges after firing shots at officers in Greensboro
NEWS. JOSHUA. THANK YOU. GREENSBORO POLICE HAVE NOW IDENTIFIED THE MAN SHOT BY OFFICERS DURING A STANDOFF. POLICE SAY FELICIANO HERNANDEZ VASQUEZ WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL YESTERDAY. HE’S FACING A LIST OF CHARGES, INCLUDING ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON AND KIDNAPING. OFFICERS RESPONDED TO KERSEY STREET AROUND 11:00 TUESDAY NIGHT AFTER A WOMAN CALLED 911, SAYING HERNANDEZ VASQUEZ WAS ARMED AND THREATENING TO KILL HER. POLICE SAY HE THEN BARRICADED HIMSELF INSIDE THE HOME WITH TWO CHILDREN. MORE THAN SIX HOURS LATER, A SPECIAL RESPON
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Triad suspect identified, facing multiple charges after firing shots at officers in Greensboro
A Triad man is in custody and has been charged after firing a gun at officers in a standoff that spanned hours, according to officials with the Greensboro Police Department.On Tuesday, just before 11 p.m., officers were called to a home in the 2400 block of Kersey Street after receiving a call from a woman saying that a man had a gun and was threatening to kill her.When officers arrived, the suspect started to make threats to kill officers while holding a young child in his arms. Top StoriesNorth Carolina man convicted in killing of Winston-Salem police officer Sgt. Plouff released from prisonMount Airy man attacks wife, mother-in-law in deadly assault before shooting himself, deputies sayNorth Carolina woman charged after hitting two men with her car in Greenboro, killing oneGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereAfter the suspect refused to comply with officers’ instructions and barricaded himself, the GPD’s Special Response Team and Hostage Negotiation Team were called to the scene. As SRT members began arriving at the scene, the suspect fired his gun at officers from the second story of the home.Negotiations continued for an extended period but ended up being unsuccessful. Officers saw the suspect brandishing the gun, and an SRT officer shot at the suspect, hitting him.The suspect then barricaded himself further inside the home.At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the suspect was taken into custody. The two young children in the residence were not injured during the incident. No officers were hurt.The suspect was transported to a local hospital for his injuries.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsThe suspect, identified as 39-year-old Feliciano Hernandez-Vasquez, was released from the hospital later on Wednesday and charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflicting serious injury, two counts of first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary, and breaking/entering with intent to terrorize/injure.He was also charged with several misdemeanors: assault with a deadly weapon with minor present, assault with deadly weapon, assault by pointing a gun, child abuse, domestic violence, communicating threats, resisting public officer, and discharged of firearm within the city.Hernandez-Vasquez is in custody without bond.The investigation is ongoing.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.The Greensboro Police Department’s Professional Standard Division will conduct an internal investigation to determine whether department policies were followed. The officer who shot Hernandez-Vasquez has been placed on administrative duty.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |TRENDING STORIES

A Triad man is in custody and has been charged after firing a gun at officers in a standoff that spanned hours, according to officials with the Greensboro Police Department.

On Tuesday, just before 11 p.m., officers were called to a home in the 2400 block of Kersey Street after receiving a call from a woman saying that a man had a gun and was threatening to kill her.

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When officers arrived, the suspect started to make threats to kill officers while holding a young child in his arms.

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After the suspect refused to comply with officers’ instructions and barricaded himself, the GPD’s Special Response Team and Hostage Negotiation Team were called to the scene. As SRT members began arriving at the scene, the suspect fired his gun at officers from the second story of the home.

Negotiations continued for an extended period but ended up being unsuccessful. Officers saw the suspect brandishing the gun, and an SRT officer shot at the suspect, hitting him.

The suspect then barricaded himself further inside the home.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the suspect was taken into custody. The two young children in the residence were not injured during the incident. No officers were hurt.

The suspect was transported to a local hospital for his injuries.

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The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Feliciano Hernandez-Vasquez, was released from the hospital later on Wednesday and charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflicting serious injury, two counts of first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary, and breaking/entering with intent to terrorize/injure.

He was also charged with several misdemeanors: assault with a deadly weapon with minor present, assault with deadly weapon, assault by pointing a gun, child abuse, domestic violence, communicating threats, resisting public officer, and discharged of firearm within the city.

Hernandez-Vasquez is in custody without bond.

The investigation is ongoing.

Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

The Greensboro Police Department’s Professional Standard Division will conduct an internal investigation to determine whether department policies were followed. The officer who shot Hernandez-Vasquez has been placed on administrative duty.

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