Standoff

The St. Paul Police Department had asked people to avoid the area while they responded.

Cody Lee Walker-Nelson is charged with 21 crimes in connection to Friday's incidents.

The suspect had barricaded himself in an apartment near Central Avenue and Grand Avenue.

There was a SWAT response early Sunday morning.

The standoff occurred at a motel in Balsam Lake.

It was reported as a domestic incident.

The police department says officers never fired their guns.

The incident began around 10:20 a.m. Saturday.

Two kids were in the home for part of a the standoff.

The incident lasted approximately 2 1/2 hours.

A man was inside a house with a child during the standoff.

The suspect had barricaded himself in his home more more than seven hours.

The Minnesota BCA is investigating.

It started on Thursday evening and has continued into Friday.

The standoff ended Thursday night when the suspect shot himself.

She pointed guns in the direction of deputies at the scene.

The officer was able to drive to an emergency room.

The incident lasted for hours and displaced multiple residents.

A 36-year-old was taken into custody.

The public is asked to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.

The 50-year-old had fired a shot into the air after arguing with his neighbor.

Police confirmed the incident just after 8 a.m.

The standoff ended around 1:50 p.m.

It led to the closure of Shady Oak Road for more than 12 hours.