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UPDATE: Police Shoot, Kill Elderly Modesto Man Accused Of Holding Wife Hostage

MODESTO (CBS13) - An elderly man is dead after reportedly holding his wife hostage overnight inside their Modesto home.

Police entered the home just after 5 a.m. Thursday after learning the woman had a health condition that needed medical attention. Officers ended up shooting and killing the man.

The woman has been transported to the hospital.

The standoff began after 6 p.m. on Wednesday night at the home on Evona Court.

Police had to evacuate some area homes.

The names of the victim and suspect have not been released.

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