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Albuquerque Police Arrest Suspect After Apartment Standoff

A man who allegedly fired shots at Albuquerque police before taking a hostage and holding up in an apartment for hours has been arrested.

Police say 21-year-old Justin Brouillette was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon.

They say no officers were hit in the shooting and police didn't fire their weapons.

The hostage was able to escape before police arrested Brouillette.

A SWAT team was called to negotiate with Brouillette, who police say was wanted on four felony warrants including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Police say a man was stopped earlier Wednesday for not having license plates or tags on his vehicle.

He got out of the car and shot at officers, then carjacked another vehicle and fired more shots before breaking into a home and taking a hostage.

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