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Two were arrested for suspected robbery after a lengthy standoff at the East Side Motel

SAN ANTONIO – Two suspects involved in Thursday morning's standoff at an East Side motel have been identified.

San Antonio police arrested Princess Chakonna Hill for aggravated robbery and John Dallas McDonald for probation violation.

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The incident began around 4 a.m. when an officer was stopped near the Motel 6 on Goldfield Drive near Rittiman Road.

Officials said the man was visibly beaten and was bleeding from several places on his body. The man reported that he was beaten and robbed by several armed suspects while at the motel.

The officer was eventually able to locate the suspects, who were barricaded in several rooms. The officer called for backup and the motel was evacuated while SWAT was called.

After several hours, the suspects surrendered and were taken into custody.

The victim was treated on scene.

The investigation is ongoing.