A standoff that lasted several hours in Clarkston ended with the suspect in custody yesterday (Tues) morning.
40-year-old Brandon Eddins was arrested after authorities deployed tear gas into the home he had broken into late Monday night.
Police were alerted to Eddins trying to gain entry by the home owner, who was away, but watching through a home security camera.
When police arrived, Eddins was seen inside the house, armed with a pistol. He was reportedly suicidal, and officers heard numerous gunshots coming from inside the residence.
The Lewiston Regional SWAT team was activated and responded to the scene early Tuesday morning. After attempting to negotiate with Eddins to leave the house for several hours, tear gas was deployed and he came outside.
Eddins was taken to the Asotin County Jail, where he remains in custody. More charges are pending as the investigation continues. (Lewiston Tribune)
