HIGH POINT, N.C. -- The man who police say fatally shot his wife and prompted an hours-long standoff at a home in High Point has been arrested after turning himself in, according to High Point police.
Police were called to a domestic situation at 8:18 p.m. Monday in the 1800 block of Blain Street. Arriving officers found 33-year-old Elizabeth L. Smith outside the home with her two children, ages 3 and 9.
When two officers approached the home, 30-year-old Alvin Nathanael Smith shot the woman several times before going back inside.
The two officers were able to move the children to safety and provide aid to Elizabeth Smith. She was taken to Moses Cone Memorial Hospital where she later died.
Officers believed Alvin Smith was still inside the home, so they surrounded the residence and negotiators were called to the scene.
At about 4 a.m., the High Point Tactical Team searched the home and determined that Smith was no longer inside.
The 30-year-old was found sitting in the lobby of the High Point Police Department Tuesday morning. He has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (336) 889-4000.