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Barricaded suspect in custody after shooting at SWAT and deputies in Robeson County

Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins has confirmed he, along with deputies and SWAT team members, were at the scene of a barricaded suspect.

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Robeson County deputies arrested a man Friday night after he exchanged gunfire with them and barricaded himself.

Sheriff Burnis Wilkins confirmed that he, along with other deputies and SWAT team members, responded to the scene on Singletary Church Road near the Bladen County Line, where the suspect had fired shots at officers.

This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as they become available.

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