MILFORD, Conn. — A standoff in Milford has ended with the suspect who police said had placed a booby trap at the front door, being taken to the hospital.
Milford police and SWAT were called to a report of a man who barricaded himself inside a house.
Milford Police Lieutenant Luke Holder said the man's name is John Katrick, 52.
Holder said at 4:30 a.m., police received a noise complaint of loud music on the porch. At 8 a.m., police returned as Katrick was burning tires near the house, and ran inside with a baseball bat-looking object.
Over the next few hours, police tried to talk to the suspect and bring the situation to a peaceful end. He refused to cooperate and remained in the home. Around 8:00 p.m., police believed they heard a gunshot from within the home. Police attempted to use drone but they were unable to get any information.
Police said they sent their robot through the back door and were able to convince Katrick to surrender around 11:00 p.m., he was taken into custody in good health and without further incident.
Police said they found a rudimentary booby-trap on the front door with various knives, presumably to injure officers.
He was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment.
Police expect to file criminal charges in the case.
Holder said Milford police had received numerous calls over the past couple of months for reckless driving and breach of peace. He said Katrick has been arrested in the past.
The house is located on Home Acres Avenue.
This is a developing story. FOX61 has a crew on the scene and will provide updates.
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