Standoff at Caesars Palace: Las Vegas SWAT confronts armed man holding woman hostage

Las Vegas police and SWAT are involved in a standoff with a man holding a woman hostage in a room at Caesars Palace hotel. The man claimed to be armed and refused to come out when authorities arrived. No shots have been fired, and crisis negotiators are on the scene. Objects have been thrown out of the shattered room window, and the pool below has been evacuated. The woman is believed to still be in the room and is reported to be okay. Caesars Entertainment is cooperating with law enforcement.