SWAT team uses ‘less lethal munitions' after hours of negotiations in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — A SWAT team was called to a domestic violence dispute Saturday in Burlington
According to a news release, the Boone County Sheriff's Office was called to a home in Boone County, where a woman said 29-year-old Kyle Wilson had assaulted and strangled her.
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The victim also told deputies that Wilson was possibly armed.
Officials reportedly noticed injuries consistent with assault and strangulation on the victim.Wilson remained in the house, where he was allegedly uncooperative for several hours.
Officials said the victim and her children, who were present inside the home during the assault, were able to leave the home.
The sheriff's office said deputies spent several hours negotiating with Wilson, but he remained uncooperative.
A SWAT team was activated, but negotiations continued after SWAT's arrival.
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Reportedly, Wilson eventually stepped onto the porch but did not surrender.
The Boone County Sheriff's Office said the SWAT team used a 'less lethal munition,' which was effective, and Wilson was placed under arrest without further incident.
He was charged with one count of first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault (domestic violence).
Wilson was taken to the Boone County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond.
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