Police working to defuse ongoing barricade situation in Port Richmond
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have declared a barricade situation after a reportedly armed man refused to leave a basement Wednesday morning.
The incident began at 9:12 a.m. after police received a call about a man threatening self-harm.
Authorities say the man engaged in conversation with them and stated that he has weapons, but refused to cooperate when asked to come out of the basement.
As a result, police declared a barricade at 9:30 a.m.
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