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Police say an armed man was threatening to shoot anyone he saw on the streets in northeast Albuquerque early Sunday morning.

Officers were called to 1313 Guaymas Place NE at about 11:45 p.m. last night in response to a domestic violence report, according to APD spokesman Fred Duran. The male caller told police that he and his wife were arguing and that he feared for his safety. He said he would be hiding underneath a car in the driveway, but he was not in sight when officers arrived at his home. It wasn’t until a couple hours later that the same man called police threatening a shoot-out, stating, “I am ready to go down in a blaze of glory.”

Once officers were back at the house, a woman approached them and explained that her husband had sent her out and made calls to family members, saying he was sorry for what he was about to do.

Duran said that’s when they were informed by a nearby resident that the man had climbed onto the roof with a rifle. The block was shut down after a single gunshot was fired and officers spent several hours attempting to get the man to leave his home.

No contact was made and officers were eventually called off, knowing that neighbors were in safer areas, he said. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.

“We want to thank all the citizens in the area for their cooperation, patience and understanding during this long process,” Duran said.

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