Hood River police said late Thursday night that they had safely taken into custody a shooting suspect they had surrounded for hours.

The incident prompted officers to evacuate people living nearby the home as a safety precaution.

Officers were called out at about noon to a "dangerous situation in a private residence" near the intersection of Viento Lane and Clearwater Lane. Emergency officials said someone inside the home started firing a gun when officers tried to make contact.

Police also evacuated a large group of children and staff from a nearby school.

Hood River County School District said other schools were put in a "secure status," which was lifted by about 2 p.m. "Students and staff are safe inside and conduct business as usual," the district said.

Police used tear gas and noise-making tactics during their hours of negotiation with the individual.

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Cascade Avenue was closed from Rand Road to 20th Street while officers handled the situation.

The Oregon Department of Transportation has closed the Interstate 84 eastbound exit to Hood River at milepost 62 because of police activity.

Oregon State Police said that the suspect was treated as a precaution as he was arrested; however, his condition was unknown.

The suspect's name has not yet been released.