Nearly 6 hour SWAT Standoff in the Upstate ends peacefully

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Photo credit Greenville County Sheriff's Office

A standoff with SWAT officers in the Upstate ended without incident, Wednesday. Greenville County Sheriff's deputies responded to a home on West Magill Court just north of Greer, around 4:30PM. Deputies were there to serve a warrant on a suspect for domestic violence charges.

The suspect, 33 year old Samuel Victor McElrath was taken into custody after a standoff that lasted several hours. McElrath is charged with domestic violence and resisting arrest.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Greenville County Sheriff's Office