Suspect in custody after female victim held hostage during SWAT standoff in Old Town

Just before 1 a.m. Wednesday, a SWAT team responded in the 1800 block of North Lincoln Park West for a suspect who was “holding a female against her will” inside a home, Chicago police said.

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A suspect was in custody aftera person was held hostage in a home, prompting a SWAT standoff early Wednesday in Old Town on the North Side.

Just before 1 a.m., a SWAT team responded to the 1800 block of North Lincoln Park West for a suspect who was “holding a female against her will” inside a home, Chicago police said.

The incident was domestic, and no injuries were reported, police said.

No charges have been announced.

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