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Hours-long SWAT standoff ends at northwest Atlanta home, APD says

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ATLANTA — An hours-long SWAT situation has ended at a home in northwest Atlanta Friday night, according to the Atlanta Police Department.  

The incident took place at a home along Bridgeport Drive, off Interstate 285 in the Bolton Hills neighborhood.

Officers responded to a "dispute call" at the home around 5 p.m., APD said. 

APD spokesperson Benjamin Hopson said a woman was allegedly being held against her will. When officers arrived, they were able to get in touch with her and were able to get her removed safely from the home. 

APD said it had four or five negotiators on the scene, along with SWAT, to help resolve the standoff. 11Alive crews were on the scene and a man is in custody.

Hopson said the woman has minor injuries following the dispute. He added that the man and woman are roommates. 

This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.

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