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Barricade incident at Concord apartment complex now over, police say

Officers announced just after 4 p.m. the situation ended with no officers being injured.

CONCORD, N.C. — An hours-long barricade incident with a subject at an apartment complex in Concord has come to a close, according to authorities. 

The call was reported just before 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 27, at the Summerlin Apartments near Warren Coleman Boulevard. 

During an update just after 4 p.m., the Concord Police Department said the subject involved reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A spokesperson for the department said no officers were injured or returned gunfire. A SWAT team was also called in to assist with the incident.

WCNC Charlotte's Lexi Wilson was at the news conference when the announcement was made.

There is no danger to the public and the incident was isolated, according to authorities.

During the course of the incident, officers said the entrance to the apartment complex was closed and residents of the building were evacuated. Police said remaining residents at the complex were advised to shelter in place.

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