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Independence standoff after domestic dispute

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Independence Police Department is in a standoff with a man after a domestic dispute.

Officers were called just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday to East College Street and N. Hocker Avenue on a domestic dispute.

A male is refusing to come out of the house, police said.

Other persons inside were able to vacate.

A SWAT vehicle with police officers and negotiators is on scene, working to get the male to vacate the home.

It's not known if there are any weapons in the house.

This is an ongoing story and may be updated.