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Police respond to Wake County home; nearby residences evacuated

Residents were evacuated from a Wake County neighborhood Wednesday night as authorities responded to a home in the area.
Posted 2018-03-01T03:41:21+00:00 - Updated 2018-03-01T13:51:44+00:00
Deputies in SWAT gear respond to Wake County home

Homes were evacuated from a Wake County neighborhood Wednesday night as authorities responded to another residence in the area.

A large police presence responded to a home on Bowling Farm Court near Ten-Ten Road at about 9:15 p.m. and several officers were seen wearing protective gear.

Residents told WRAL News that they were asked to evacuate their homes and that they were concerned a man inside the home officers were called to may have weapons inside.

Authorities said the initial call came in as a domestic disturbance.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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