Trenton, NJ hostages, An armed man with multiple hostages was barricaded inside a home Saturday morning in a standoff that began Friday afternoon, and police are continuing to negotiate with him, authorities said.
Lt. Stephen Varn said the man remained holed up in a house in South Trenton. He declined to give any details on the number of people being held, their ages or relationship to the armed man.
Earlier, authorities said police were called to the home before 3 p.m. Friday on reports of a barricaded suspect.
Authorities said police entered the home and found the man brandishing a gun. Police retreated safely and a perimeter was established around the home. A SWAT team was called in, and armored vehicles appeared at the scene. Police continued to negotiate with the suspect Saturday morning, Varn said.
Homes on the surrounding block have been evacuated as a precaution.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Trenton, NJ hostages
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