GOLD BAR, Wash. — A suspect was arrested after a hostage situation at Gold Bar Family Grocer in Snohomish County Tuesday evening, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.
An armed man had allegedly taken a hostage inside the store at around 7:30 p.m., according to SCSO. The suspect and the hostage were the only ones inside.
After law enforcement negotiated with the suspect, he surrendered and was taken into custody, SCSO tweeted just before 10 p.m. SWAT also responded to the scene.
US 2 was closed directions between Sultan and Gold Bar, from milepost 23 to milepost 28 due to police activity, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The road reopened around 8:20 p.m.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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