One in custody after hostage situation in Tupelo

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police charged man after a hostage standoff ended without injury.

Officers were called to the 1100 block of Van Buren Street about 6:30 Wednesday morning.

TPD called Henry Doss Jr. after receiving a report about a threat, involving a gun.

After calling Doss, officers learned two women were being held against their will.

Doss released the women and surrendered to officers after about 90 minutes of talks.

He’s now charged with kidnapping and more charges are pending.