The St. Paul Police Department resolved an incident involving a suspect barricaded inside a residence with a firearm on Thursday night, lifting a shelter-in-place order. According to FOX 9, police were called to the 1000 block of Ross Avenue East at about 4:47 p.m. Thursday after reports of a shooting. Officers found an adult male suspect repeatedly firing a firearm before barricading himself inside a residence. No injuries were reported from the gunfire, and the suspect was taken into custody after exiting the residence without incident. The shelter-in-place order, which had been in effect during the standoff, was subsequently lifted.
The St. Paul Police Department confirmed the resolution of the incident through social media, though details remain under investigation. Authorities did not specify the suspect’s identity, the motive for the barricade, or the type of firearm involved. A preliminary investigation indicated the man had been firing the weapon before sealing himself inside the residence, with negotiators and a SWAT team surrounding the location. The department has not released further information about the case, and no additional updates were provided beyond the initial statement.
Incident Resolved, Shelter-in-Place Lifted
The incident concluded without casualties, with the suspect in police custody. The shelter-in-place order, which had restricted movement in the area, was rescinded after the situation was deemed secure.
Suspect Taken into Custody
Policing details from the source indicate the suspect exited the residence peacefully and was arrested without incident. The St. Paul Police Department has not yet provided statements about the suspect’s history, any potential charges, or the circumstances leading to the barricade. Source
