Armed Suspect in Custody After Barricading Inside Building, Firing Shots at Police
N Pryor St & W Airline Ave
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Summary
- An armed man is in custody after barricading himself inside a building and firing shots at responding officers.
- Gastonia Police blocked off nearby streets as they worked to resolve the incident.
- No injuries were reported.
Timeline
The Gastonia Police Department confirmed the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence and a helicopter hovering over the scene.
An update from WSOC News indicates shots may have been fired at the police. However, no injuries have been reported. Residents and visitors are urged to still avoid the area.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
WBTV News confirms there is a command post established near the scene.
Additionally, the Erwin Park Community Center will be shut down this afternoon until the situation is resolved.
The Gastonia Police Department confirmed officers are shutting down many of the neighboring streets as a precaution.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, police and specialized units are operating at the scene of an armed and barricaded suspect.
Incident reported at N Pryor St & W Airline Ave.
The Gastonia Police Department confirmed the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence and a helicopter hovering over the scene.
An update from WSOC News indicates shots may have been fired at the police. However, no injuries have been reported. Residents and visitors are urged to still avoid the area.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
WBTV News confirms there is a command post established near the scene.
Additionally, the Erwin Park Community Center will be shut down this afternoon until the situation is resolved.
The Gastonia Police Department confirmed officers are shutting down many of the neighboring streets as a precaution.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, police and specialized units are operating at the scene of an armed and barricaded suspect.
Incident reported at N Pryor St & W Airline Ave.
The Gastonia Police Department confirmed the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence and a helicopter hovering over the scene.
An update from WSOC News indicates shots may have been fired at the police. However, no injuries have been reported. Residents and visitors are urged to still avoid the area.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
WBTV News confirms there is a command post established near the scene.
Additionally, the Erwin Park Community Center will be shut down this afternoon until the situation is resolved.
The Gastonia Police Department confirmed officers are shutting down many of the neighboring streets as a precaution.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, police and specialized units are operating at the scene of an armed and barricaded suspect.
Incident reported at N Pryor St & W Airline Ave.
The Gastonia Police Department confirmed the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence and a helicopter hovering over the scene.
An update from WSOC News indicates shots may have been fired at the police. However, no injuries have been reported. Residents and visitors are urged to still avoid the area.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
WBTV News confirms there is a command post established near the scene.
Additionally, the Erwin Park Community Center will be shut down this afternoon until the situation is resolved.
The Gastonia Police Department confirmed officers are shutting down many of the neighboring streets as a precaution.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, police and specialized units are operating at the scene of an armed and barricaded suspect.
Incident reported at N Pryor St & W Airline Ave.
The Gastonia Police Department confirmed the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
Citizen user video shows a heavy police presence and a helicopter hovering over the scene.
An update from WSOC News indicates shots may have been fired at the police. However, no injuries have been reported. Residents and visitors are urged to still avoid the area.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
WBTV News confirms there is a command post established near the scene.
Additionally, the Erwin Park Community Center will be shut down this afternoon until the situation is resolved.
The Gastonia Police Department confirmed officers are shutting down many of the neighboring streets as a precaution.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, police and specialized units are operating at the scene of an armed and barricaded suspect.
Incident reported at N Pryor St & W Airline Ave.
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helicopter still hovering as of rn (on flightradar)
Too hot for that just drop the shooter
Be safe, please bullets have no names on them
Glad no officers were shot
helicopter still hovering as of rn (on flightradar)
Too hot for that just drop the shooter
Be safe, please bullets have no names on them
Glad no officers were shot
helicopter still hovering as of rn (on flightradar)
Too hot for that just drop the shooter
Be safe, please bullets have no names on them
Glad no officers were shot
helicopter still hovering as of rn (on flightradar)
Too hot for that just drop the shooter
Be safe, please bullets have no names on them
Glad no officers were shot
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helicopter still hovering as of rn (on flightradar)
Too hot for that just drop the shooter
Be safe, please bullets have no names on them
Glad no officers were shot