Man charged with threatening to kill parents

Posted: 06/17/12 at 5:40 pm EDT      Last Updated: 06/17/12 at 5:55 pm EDT

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (AP) -- A standoff lasting several hours in Southington ended peacefully with the arrest of a man accused of threatening to kill his parents.

The Hartford Courant reported that Raymond Tufts IV surrendered peacefully at about 9 a.m. Sunday and will likely face charges later in the day.

Police said they received a call at about 5 a.m. about a man threatening to kill his parents. Police say Tufts had a .22-caliber handgun.

Authorities warned residents in the immediate area to remain inside their homes.

Police did not immediately provide more details on Sunday morning.

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