Police standoff in Yuma ends with two people exiting home, investigation ongoing

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A heavy police presence shut down part of a Yuma neighborhood Thursday afternoon as officers responded to a standoff near 17th Avenue and Colorado Street.

Yuma Police Department confirmed officers were searching for a suspect at the residence but were unable to provide additional details about the situation while it was unfolding.

A loud explosion was heard just before 4 P.M., which is believed to have been caused by officers attempting to gain better access and visibility inside the home.

Police could be heard over a loudspeaker calling for the suspect to come out. Telling them they were surrounded and to exit with their hands up and unarmed.

Shortly after the explosion, a woman exited the home. A man was later seen coming out of the residence as well

Several police units remained in the area after the individuals left the home. Officers shortly thereafter cleared the scene, while forensic teams and investigators stayed behind to continue processing the residence.

Some nearby residents say this circumstance has been happening more frequently this year.

"This is probably the third or fourth time since I've lived here that this has happened," Julie Cross, a local said. "The house behind me also had the same thing and we were asked to leave our house because they said we were not safe."

Other neighbors told KYMA they were not aware of any suspicious activity leading up to the standoff.

It is not yet clear if any arrests were made or what charges may be involved.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.