News Summary
The Greenville Police Department successfully apprehended Markise Sullivan after a standoff at Stratham Place Apartments. Sullivan barricaded himself while officers attempted to serve a domestic violence warrant. Following negotiations and the deployment of SWAT, he surrendered peacefully. Tracieanna Phelps, present during the incident, faces charges related to child welfare. The standoff has raised community concerns and highlighted issues surrounding domestic violence in the area.
Greenville
The Greenville Police Department confirmed the successful apprehension of a suspect, Markise Sullivan, following a tense standoff at Stratham Place Apartments on Wednesday morning. Officers were serving a domestic violence warrant when Sullivan barricaded himself inside the apartment, prompting the deployment of a SWAT team and a negotiations team.
The operation began around 10:53 a.m. when a task force from the U.S. Marshals Service attempted to serve the warrant to the 30-year-old Sullivan. Upon arrival, police reported that he refused to exit the apartment, leading to increased police presence around the complex with officers armed with long guns.
At approximately 12:50 p.m., after a prolonged standoff that involved negotiations, Markise Sullivan surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody. Reports indicate that he was in the apartment with a 29-year-old woman, Tracieanna Phelps, and two children during the incident. Phelps has since been charged with two counts of unlawful conduct towards a child.
The situation escalated just before Sullivan’s apprehension when law enforcement deployed flashbangs to encourage his surrender. There were also noises of broken glass reported around 12:30 p.m., indicating an aggressive approach to resolving the standoff without further violence.
Background on the Incident
Authorities highlighted that Sullivan’s refusal to cooperate was influenced by his past history with law enforcement, which included previous interactions that raised concerns about his potential for violence. Given these factors, SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Teams were brought to the scene to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
During the standoff, NayNay Sullivan, Markise Sullivan’s sister, described her brother as wanting to surrender but fearing police gunfire. She addressed her concerns in light of the family’s traumatic history, revealing that another brother, Antonio Sullivan, was killed in a deputy-involved shooting in October 2024. This tragic background appears to have added to the emotional weight of the situation.
Details of the Charges
While the specifics of additional charges against Markise Sullivan were not disclosed, authorities have indicated that the incident largely revolved around the domestic violence warrant that prompted law enforcement’s involvement in the first place.
The incident unfolded in close proximity to the WYFF News 4 building in Greenville, SC, drawing significant attention from local residents as the situation developed throughout the morning. Police handling procedures included securing the area to prevent any possible risks to nearby individuals and ensuring a controlled environment during the custody operation.
Conclusion
The standoff concluded without further incident, and both Markise Sullivan and Tracieanna Phelps were taken into custody. Sullivan’s apprehension marks a critical moment for local law enforcement as they continue to address domestic violence cases within the community. The details surrounding the case will be closely monitored as the legal proceedings advance.
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Additional Resources
- Fox Carolina: SWAT Responding to Barricaded Suspect
- WYFF 4: SWAT Situation Underway in Greenville
- WSPA: SWAT Called to Greenville Apartment Complex
- WYFF 4: 2 in Custody from SWAT Situation in Greenville
- WITN: SWAT Team Arrest Man in Greenville on Domestic Violence Charges
- Wikipedia: Greenville, South Carolina
- Google Search: Greenville SWAT standoff
- Google Scholar: Domestic Violence
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Police
- Google News: Greenville SWAT incident
