Cordova, Tennessee – A three-hour armed standoff in Cordova ended with an arrest after deputies safely resolved an infant hostage situation.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 7:25 a.m. to a residence in the 1200 block of Caleb Ridge Drive following reports of a barricaded suspect during a domestic dispute.
Authorities said the suspect, identified as Daniel Sanders, 26, allegedly threatened family members with a firearm. The child’s mother and an 8-year-old were able to exit the home safely, but Sanders allegedly refused to release an infant and threatened harm.
SWAT teams, hostage negotiators, Homeland Security, and detectives responded to the scene. Officials said negotiations lasted approximately three hours before Sanders surrendered peacefully.
The infant was rescued unharmed.
Sanders was taken into custody and transported to 201 Poplar Avenue. He has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault (domestic violence), simple assault, and two counts of false imprisonment, according to authorities.
Officials have not released additional details about the firearm or the circumstances leading up to the dispute. The investigation remains ongoing.
The incident caused a significant law enforcement presence in the Cordova neighborhood during the morning hours, potentially impacting nearby commuters and residents.
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