Gunman Who Shot Three Officers Surrenders

May 12, 2017
A gunman who barricaded himself in a home in Trenton surrendered after a 35-hour standoff that left one person dead and three police officers wounded.

A gunman who barricaded himself in a home in Trenton, New Jersey surrendered after a 35-hour standoff that left one person dead and three police officers wounded.

Tyleeb Reese exited the residence on the 300 block of Centre Street without a shirt on around 5 p.m. and was taken into custody by authorities, according to NJ.com.

Negotiators communicated through a loud speaker with the 35-year-old for over 24 hours.

At 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Reese called the Trenton police dispatch center and told 911 operators he was going to surrender. A short time later, officials announced an end to the standoff.

The standoff began after a U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force attempted to serve the man warrant Wednesday morning related to a Megan's Law offense.

Authorities said Reese opened fire, killing neighbor Robert Powell Jr. and wounding three Mercer County Sheriff's officers. The officers received non-life-threatening injuries and are currently recovering.

The incident remains under communication.

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