SERT, SWAT Surround Home In Washington County After Standoff
WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- Officials surrounded a building in Washington County after three people fled during a traffic stop Monday night.
The large police presence converged near an apartment building on West Chestnut Street and Hayes Avenue.
The individuals ran out of a stolen car and barricaded themselves into an apartment on Hayes Avenue, a source told KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso.
Officials were trying to get in touch with a 32-year-old man who was inside the building.
KDKA talked to the father of the man who was inside the house, as he tried to deescalate the situation.
The Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team and SWAT were also on the scene.
Officials were spotted going in and out of the apartment twice.
KDKA's Amy Wadas Reports:
Some residents were evacuated.
"I saw the lights. Then I heard the intercom speaker saying come out with your hands up, we aren't going anywhere. About 45 minutes later, we got a knock on the door and was told to evacuate the residence," one neighbor said.
No word on if anyone is in custody.
A vehicle was towed from the scene.
Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.