A suspect linked to an armed robbery in Laurens County is in custody following a tense standoff with law enforcement in Union County, South Carolina. The suspect, identified as Darryl Epps, was located in an apartment where a female hostage was present, prompting the activation of the Union County SWAT team after negotiations failed.
After deputies successfully entered the apartment, they arrested Epps without further incident, and the hostage was evaluated for injuries by emergency services. In addition to facing charges related to the standoff, Epps has outstanding charges in the City of Union, underscoring the serious nature of his criminal history and the escalating events that led to this confrontation.
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