Police Standoff Underway in Akron's Highland Square
Staff Report / Akronlocal.org
**Large Police Presence Reported in Highland Square, Akron**
Akron, Ohio – The Akron Police Department has reported a significant police presence in the Highland Square neighborhood due to an ongoing situation. Authorities have stated that an adult male is barricaded inside an apartment on S. Highland Ave.
The SWAT Team is currently on scene, and negotiators are actively working to resolve the standoff peacefully. Police are urging residents and commuters in the area to expect traffic delays as the situation unfolds.
No additional details about the individual or the circumstances around the incident have been released at this time. The Akron Police Department is asking the public to stay clear of the area for safety reasons.
Updates will be provided by law enforcement as the situation develops.
For more information, follow #AkronPDConnecting and @AkronPDProtecting on social media.
Source: Akron Police
Source Type: Police
Source Location: Akron
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