CHICO, Calif. - Chico police were working to safely remove a male suspect who had barricaded himself in a crawlspace under the front porch of a home at the corner of Oakdale Avenue and West 11th Street.

The situation unfolded when police received a report of domestic violence at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. The suspect initially fled from the scene but later returned.

Both the Chico Police Department and Chico Fire Department were present as the victims were evacuated from the home. Authorities urged residents to avoid the area to ensure their safety.

The standoff has ended, and Chico police are now working to clear the area.

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