Man barricades himself in apartment with gun

A man armed with a handgun barricaded himself in an apartment for several hours before being arrested.
On February 10th, 2025 at approximately 0801 am, the London Police Department responded to S&R Apartments on Barbourville Street in reference to a domestic violence situation involving an assault.

After arriving on scene, officers were able to locate the victim and ensure her safety. During the preliminary investigation the victim advised that the suspect was armed with a handgun and used it during the assault. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, Michael Caldwell, age 36, but the subject refused to exit the residence creating a barricaded situation.

Shortly after, the London Police Department contacted the Kentucky State Police and requested their Special Response Team to assist with the barricaded subject. After several hours, Caldwell exited the residence and was taken into custody.

Caldwell was served on two warrants stemming from the incident for Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Assault 2nd Degree (Domestic Violence). Detective Dillon Blair is the investigating officer and was assisted on scene by numerous officers from the London Police Department and the Kentucky State Police.