Police: Man who barricaded himself inside Tampa home arrested after pointing gun at roommates
TAMPA, Fla. - Police in Tampa took a man into custody who they say had barricaded himself inside his home after pointing a gun at his roommates during an argument.
Investigators said the incident started around 10:30 a.m. at a home in the 8200 block of N 11th Street.
Officers responded to a call about a dispute between roommates.
According to the roommates, an argument escalated when 18-year-old Jeffrey Tyson pointed a gun at the two and threatened them. They both fled the home and called 911.
When officers arrived on scene, they ordered Tyson to exit the home several times, but said he refused to cooperate.
After several hours, police said the incident was resolved peacefully and Tyson was taken into custody.
Tyson is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.