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Suspect in Monday's Northaven barricade situation was served warrant for rape, Shelby County Sheriff's Office says

The sheriff's office said the suspect was found dead when deputies entered the home.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The suspect in Monday's barricade situation in Northaven was being served a warrant for rape, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said. 

Sheriff's deputies were on the scene of a barricade situation at the 4000 block of Breckenwood Drive in Northaven Monday.

SCSO identified Martavious Britton, 30, as the suspect, who was being served a warrant for rape by the Multi-Agency Gang Unit at 3:30 p.m. Monday when the suspect shot at officers from inside the house. 

Preliminary reports indicate that he died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The sheriff's office said the suspect was found dead when deputies entered the home.

There were no injuries after the shooting. Negotiators were on the scene.

The incident remains under investigation.

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