Hostage Situation Ends in Gunfire | Greensboro News

A tense standoff erupted in Alamance County when a woman called 911 claiming her fiancé, Dennis Esquivel, had kidnapped her and her two kids, threatened them with firearms, and held them hostage. When deputies arrived, shots fired from inside the home forced them to call for backup. Esquivel emerged, firing rounds into the ground before being subdued with a Taser. He’s now in custody facing multiple charges including kidnapping, assault, and child abuse — and the kids were safely reunited with their mom. The incident underscores the volatile risks law enforcement faces in high-stakes domestic emergencies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72a98b0fb80242a5