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Police responded to a domestic complaint. ( Courtesy Google Maps)

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BATTLE CREEK, MI -- Police investigating a complaint from a woman who said she was assaulted were met by the male suspect, who had a gun in his hand when he slammed the door in officers' faces.

At approximate 3 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, Battle Creek police officers were called to a residence near Wren Street and Maple Grove Avenue on a report of a domestic disturbance, according to a news release from the department.

The woman there told police that she had dated the man off and on and he was drinking with her when they started to argue. She said he assaulted her, resulting in facial injuries. She also said the man drew a handgun and pointed it at her while threatening her.

Officers went to the suspect's apartment. He came to the door with a gun in his hand.

He then slammed the door and fled back into the apartment with the gun.

Backup officers arrived on scene to assist. After a short standoff the 41-year-old man was arrested. A search was conducted and a handgun was recovered from the front room, police said.

The man faces charges of domestic assault and felony weapons charges.

The woman's injuries were treated by Lifecare ambulance workers.

Rosemary Parker is a reporter for MLive. Contact her at rparker3@mlive.com.