SPRINGVILLE — A suicidal man armed with a gun who barricaded himself inside a gas station and fast food complex surrendered early Friday.

After nearly eight hours of negotiations, police convinced the man to leave the building that houses a Chevron and McDonald's. It was 2:42 a.m.

The 32-year-old man was arrested investigation of disorderly conduct and brandishing a firearm.

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Traffic was diverted from the standoff at 1456 N. Main.

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