Minneapolis, MN
Police: Standoff in south Minneapolis following domestic-related incident
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are negotiating with a person involved in a standoff Monday morning.
According to police, officers were called to a residence on the 3300 block of Chicago Avenue on the south side of the city. Officers were responding to a “domestic-related incident that involves a weapon,” police said.
“Officers are dealing with one remaining individual inside the residence to which officers were called,” police told WCCO.
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A safe perimeter was secured and some people have been evacuated from the area for safety purposes.
Police say they are focused on de-escalation and working with crisis negotiators to resolve the situation peacefully.
Local Domestic Violence Resources
Women’s Advocates
St. Paul & Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
Minnesota Day One
Esperanza United
For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.
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