CHICAGO (CBS) -- A SWAT team was in a standoff Thursday afternoon with a man who barricaded himself into his home in West Beverly.

The office of Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th) reported that Chicago Police were on the scene in the 10100 block of South Washtenaw Avenue after the man barricaded himself.

A SWAT team established a perimeter, and Morgan Park (22nd) District officers closed down nearby streets to ensure safety.

Everyone was advised to avoid the area.

Further information from police was not immediately available.