Sunday, July 12, 2009

Update, Topeka VA Medical Center Standoff

According to "Jim Gleisberg, public affairs officer for the medical center, said a veteran walked into the emergency room at 12:10 p.m. asking to speak to a VA police officer.

"The veteran showed the officer he had a gun and threatened his own life," Gleisberg said. "The police officer acted very professionally. He got the veteran to leave the emergency room area, and other staff members on duty called the Topeka police.""

Full article: Gunman Surrenders at VA

Standoff at Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka Ends Peacefully

KWCH.com Reports

Standoff at VA Hospital in Topeka Ends

Latest Update:

The standoff at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka is now over.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the gunman surrendered around 1:45pm Sunday afternoon. The paper reports the gunman ejected rounds from his weapon in exchange for cigarettes.

Police arrested the man. No one was hurt.