PLAINS, Ga. (WTVM) - A domestic dispute Tuesday afternoon led to an overnight standoff that ended peacefully Wednesday morning when the suspect surrendered to authorities.

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a domestic dispute with injuries at approximately 4 p.m. Tuesday. Deputies and first responders responded to 1283 Salters Mill Road.

Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a woman who had obvious injuries to her head. Deputies also observed a man run into the residence carrying what appeared to be a rifle.

The woman was quickly identified and turned over to first responders for medical treatment. Deputies positioned themselves to communicate with the man, who had run into the residence with the rifle.

After gathering information from the victim, deputies dete

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