Police Shoot Man After 9-Hour Standoff

Arlington police shot a 44-year-old man after a nine-hour standoff at his home late Saturday night.

Neighbors said Martin Frederick threatened them with a rifle in the 1400 block of Briar Meadow on Saturday afternoon. Police said he pointed the weapon at people before going into his house and refusing to talk with police.

A SWAT team entered the house and tried to take Frederick into custody at about 11 p.m. after police obtained a search warrant. Police said he "met them with resistance," and an officer shot him.

Frederick was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

Neighbors said Frederick has caused disturbances before. They said he walked around the neighborhood a few days ago carrying a machete and an American flag.

Police are investigating Frederick's activities and the shooting.

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