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A 34-year-old man was allegedly having a mental health crisis when he was accused of firing several gunshots inside and outside of a residence in San Mateo County on Saturday, leading to a standoff with law enforcement that lasted overnight.
San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies were called to the 500 block of Warrington Avenue in the unincorporated area of North Fair Oaks at about 10:30 p.m. after receiving reports that a man was shooting a firearm into the air, according to a statement from the Sheriff’s Office Sunday.
The man allegedly went into the residence that he shares with family members as deputies arrived.
A woman allegedly came out of the house shortly afterward and reported the suspect was armed and having a mental health crisis, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff’s deputies also determined that the suspect was on probation and prohibited from owning firearms.
A crisis negotiation team, SWAT team, and a drone unit were deployed. Neighboring residences were evacuated.
Gunshots were allegedly heard during the negotiations. Family members were all able to safely leave the house during the standoff.
After determining that, the suspect was the only person inside by about 6:20 a.m. Sunday, chemical agents were used to force him to come out. He surrendered at that time without further incident.
He is facing multiple felony and potential felony allegations, including child endangerment.
A firearm was allegedly recovered from inside, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Editor’s Note: The Redwood City Pulse’s policy is to withhold the names of those arrested for most crimes until the District Attorney has determined there is sufficient evidence to file charges in the case.
