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Armed man in suspect barricade apprehended by Las Vegas police in southwest valley

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department apprehended a man following a barricade situation in the southwest valley near Rainbow and Wigwam Wednesday afternoon.

The time of call to the police was around 12:49 p.m. Officers arrived to the 6300 block of Alpine Tree Avenue. This is near Rainbow Boulevard and Wigwam Avenue.

At around 4:40 p.m., the suspect was apprehended. Road closures are expected to last for some time until units leave the site.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.