LAKE STEVENS — A Lake Stevens man was found dead inside his home after a SWAT standoff Tuesday night.
The man, 39, apparently had shot himself, according to police.
Officers were called to the home along 99th Avenue NE about 8:45 p.m., Lt. Bob Summers said. There had been a domestic-violation confrontation between the man and his girlfriend, and the man reportedly threatened to harm himself. The regional Special Weapons and Tactics team was summoned, and area homes were evacuated.
The woman got out of the house, but her 7-year-old daughter still was inside. After several hours, the girl came outside.
Officers then went inside and found the man’s body. A death investigation is ongoing.
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