DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A woman was found dead, and a man was taken into custody after Durham police said they received reports of a barricaded person at an apartment on Wednesday.

Police said officers responded to the 1100 block of Laurel Springs Drive just after 12:30 p.m.

When officers arrived, DPD said they attempted to make contact with a man who was barricaded inside an apartment.

Authorities said the man later surrendered and was taken into custody.

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Officers then went into the apartment and found a woman dead inside.

Police have not released any other details.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Investigator A. Bongarten at 919-560-4440 ext. 29529 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200.

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