Suspect In Custody After Standoff In Claremont, NH

CLAREMONT, N.H. (CBS) – After a standoff that lasted more than eight hours, New Hampshire State Police have the suspect in custody.

Police arrested Michael Burns, 55, of Hanover Street, Claremont.

According to Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase, there were previous warrants out for Burns arrest on charges of assault and criminal threatening. Chase said he believed further charges would be forthcoming.

New Hampshire State Police Colonel Christopher Wagner confirmed that shots were fired. "There were rounds being fired through this residence over the duration of the event," he said.

Thursday morning, New Hampshire State Police asked residents in a Claremont neighborhood to shelter in place during an ongoing incident. Some residents were evacuated from their homes.

"The understanding of the public was great," Chase said.

State Police lifted the shelter in place Thursday afternoon and evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes.

People were asked to avoid the areas of Hanover, Barnes and North streets while the incident unfolded Thursday morning.