WAUKESHA, Wis.— Waukesha Police said Waukesha City Emergency Communications Center received a call at about 5:50 p.m. Friday that a male was yelling profanities at Baymont Inn & Suites in Waukesha.

The caller said the man was “out of control as someone was at his door,” officials said.

The hotel is located at 2111 E. Moreland Blvd.

Police said before their arrival, Waukesha County Sheriff personnel tried to serve a commitment order to the suspect.

Police said the order “directed law enforcement officers to have the suspect taken in for medical clearance then transported to a mental health facility based on his violation of outpatient conditions.” Officials said the suspect was not cooperating and did not follow their directions.

Officials said the suspect previously made threats to a group home staff member. He told the staff member he had a gun and would visit them.

Police said the suspect’s criminal history included arrests for disorderly conduct, operating while intoxicated and repeated sexual assaults of a child.

When a Waukesha police officer arrived to the hotel, they said they went to the door of the suspect’s room. Police said the suspect said, “I’m gonna kill you.”

Officers said they heard a gunshot and heard someone approaching the door from inside.

Officers said they then heard another gunshot fired from inside the hotel room. Officers said they suspected the shot was close to the door, although the door was closed.

Officials said an officer fired back in self defense, as the officers were in “imminent threat of death.” Officials said the officer who fired their gun has nine years of experience and “acted within state statutes and department policy.” 

Officials said they evacuated hotel guests and established a perimeter in the hallway of the suspect’s room.

Police said they attempted to de-escalate the situation and talk to the suspect through the door. Officials said the officers were “successful.” The suspected surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody “without incident.”

Waukesha Police Department, Waukesha Fire Department, Waukesha County Sherrif’s Department and the Suburban Critical Incident Team were all involved in the incident. Armored vehicles and tactical personnel were utilized. 

Multiple police and sheriff officers responded to the scene, partaking in a standoff with the suspect, surrounding the hotel. The standoff lasted about two hours. 

Officials said no one was injured as a result of the incident.

Officials did not release the suspects identity but confirmed he is a 44-year-old male.

The Waukesha Police Department continues to investigate the incident. 

An emergency alert was issued urging people to avoid the area. Later in the evening, an "all clear" alert was issued.