Standoff Ends; Suspect Not Found At SW Topeka Apartment Complex
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A heavy police presence surrounded a
southwest Topeka apartment complex Wednesday night. But it seems
the subject of the standoff got away.  Topeka Police say they
were called to a domestic dispute around 5:50 pm at Villa West
Apartments, just west of 27th and Wanamaker.  TPD Lt. Ron Gish
says a man and woman were arguing. He says the man reportedly
had a gun and was threatening others.  Gish says four people
were initially inside an apartment with the man. They got out
safely. It was believed the man was still inside and negotiating
teams spent two hours trying to make contact with the man.
Authorities entered the apartment just after 9:30 pm, but the no
one was inside. It's not known where the suspect might have
gone.  Gish says the rest of the apartment building was also
evacuated. People in nearby buildings were told to stay inside
because the situation was potentially dangerous.  Lt. Gish said
this is an isolated incid