Huntsville standoff ends with woman found dead, children safely rescued

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Police responded to a domestic situation on Avalon Lake Drive Saturday evening, resulting in a tragic discovery.

At around 9:20 p.m., officers arrived at the 3300 block of Avalon Lake Drive. As they investigated the scene, they heard a gunshot from inside the home.

According to HPD, when officers entered the home, they knew there were three children and a woman inside, but they didn’t know their location. Officers say that because they suspected someone was armed and a potential threat to others, they initiated what’s called a barricaded subject and callout procedures to ensure safety…

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