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Standoff over in Warner Robins after law enforcement shoots man inside home

The U.S. Marshals, the FBI and the Houston County Sheriff's Office were attempting to serve a warrant.

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The standoff in Warner Robins is over after a shootout inside a home on Somerset Drive, according to the Warner Robins Police Department.

Law enforcement entered the home after releasing gas bombs through the windows just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

The man inside, 32-year-old Renaldo R. Smith, began firing shots at officers.

Officers returned fire, hitting Smith in the wrist. He was transported to a local hospital for his injuries but is in stable condition.

The standoff began this morning before 9 a.m. after Smith fired shots at law enforcement before barricading himself inside the home at 209 Somerset Drive near Watson Boulevard.

A joint task force including the U.S. Marshals, the FBI and the Houston County Sheriff's Office were serving a warrant for Smith's arrested.

Smith will be transferred to the jail after he is released from the hospital.

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