Clayton County

Residential burglary ends in hours-long standoff

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A home burglary in Clayton County led to an hours-long standoff after a suspect barricaded himself inside the home.

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Three people burglarized a home just before 12 p.m. Sunday according to police. The homeowner called police after she saw strangers enter her home through surveillance cameras.

Police said they apprehended two of the suspects, Christina Mays and Brandon McElwaney, and the last suspect barricaded himself into the home.

SWAT apprehended Peter Phoumivang, the barricaded suspect within a couple hours, and he will be booked into jail.

All three suspects have been charged with burglary in the first degree along with impersonating a police officer.

Police said right now, there are no other suspects or victims inside the home. The investigation is active and ongoing.

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