Richmond barricaded suspect taken into custody after lockdown

RICHMOND, Calif. - A barricaded suspect in Richmond is now in custody after forcing police to order a lockdown in the city's Iron Triangle neighborhood.

Officers responded to the 500 block of Second Street, between Ripley and Barrett avenues, around 8:30 a.m., where residents within a one-block radius were asked to remain indoors.

Police said the suspect waved a gun repeatedly and continued to go in and out of a home in the area.

Richmond police respond to a suspect barricaded inside a home. 

"Go inside, close and lock all windows and doors. Stay off the phone and do not call 911 unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency," police said in an alert sent to residents.

Homes in the immediate area had to be evacuated. 

In an update on social media, police said the suspect was taken into custody at approximately 3:47 p.m. No injuries were reported in the nearly eight-hour standoff. 

Richmond's Chief of Police, Bisa French thanked officers for showing restraint during the standoff, which ended peacefully. 

"As part of our post-incident protocols, we will ensure that the individual receives access to mental health resources," French said. 

Police released drone images of the standoff as it unfolded.  

No further details were immediately available.