sort due to the loudness of it in the snow and everything. >> reporter: the standoff played out for more than five hours, the surrounding area put on lockdown. police didn't know the suspect's name and had difficulty making contact with him. they were concerned he brought in explosive devices. then a dramatic announcement from the colorado springs police. >> and the officers were able to shout to the suspect and make communication with him and at that point, they were able to get him to surrenderer. >> reporter: a man was seen in handcuffs, it's not clear if he was the suspect. the main security threat tonight. >> the individual brought some items into him, into the building with him and that we have to work with our eod units, explosive ordinance units. >> reporter: police say the suspect brought the items in bags and something was left in the front of the building. city officials in colorado springs say this is now what they call a huge crime scene. they don't know exactly how many