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Man arrested following domestic incident near Arlington Heights Elementary

Henry Addison, 43, surrendered peacefully to police, the sheriff's office said, but not before multiple blocks near the school were shut down for hours.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — A man was arrested Monday after a domestic incident resulted in SWAT negotiators being called to a home near Arlington Heights Elementary school, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Henry Addison, 43, surrendered peacefully to police, the sheriff's office said, but not before multiple blocks near the school were shut down for hours as police responded to the incident.

At 12:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to a home in the area of 6500 Brandemere Road. Police said the victim in the domestic incident was in the backyard and there had been an altercation with her boyfriend involving a firearm. Police were able to pull the victim from the backyard and secure the perimeter, JSO said.

SWAT negotiators were called to contact the suspect. Addison eventually walked out and surrendered peacefully, according to police.

Addison is facing charges of domestic battery and felony battery. 

A Duval County Public Schools spokesperson told First Coast News Arlington Heights Elementary was put on lockdown as a precaution due to police activity in the area. The spokesperson said students and staff remained safe.

"As a precaution, the school had a modified dismissal with school police helping to manage pick up of car riders," the spokesperson said. "Parents were instructed to enter the school via Terry Parker Drive South to Sprinkle Drive."

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