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Domestic violence situation unravels into standoff in Sumner County

South Tunnel Road in Sumner County shut down due to heavy police activity.
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HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Authorities said a domestic violence situation has turned into a standoff with the Sumner County Sheriff's Office.

This is happening on South Tunnel Road near Wallace Road, which is currently shut down due to heavy police activity in the area. The woman who called 911 escaped the home, while the man is barricaded inside.

SCSO officials said they believed the man is armed, but no shots had been fired.

The public is asked to avoid the route as this situation is ongoing.

We will update with details as they come in.

Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at kelly.broderick@newschannel5.com.

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