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Woman with Handgun Taken into Custody After Standoff at Seattle FBI Building

An hourlong standoff ended peacefully with no injuries as law enforcement negotiated with the armed woman.

  • The woman entered a publicly accessible area of the FBI building in downtown Seattle.
  • She did not gain access to the lobby and held the gun to her chest during the standoff.
  • Negotiations with federal and local law enforcement led to her being taken into custody.
  • The FBI has noted an increase in threats against its personnel and facilities in recent years.
  • The woman's identity and motives have not been disclosed by authorities.
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