( WJET/WFXP ) – One man was taken in custody after threatening police Saturday afternoon leading to a standoff.
According to police, officers were originally called to the scene for a domestic violence dispute at an apartment building on Treetop Drive.
When they arrived, police stated that one man was at the residence and threatened to shoot at the officers on the scene.
Millcreek SWAT was then called to assist police and eventually made entry into the residence.
The man was then removed from the premises and taken into police custody.
According to those on the scene, residents in a neighboring building were asked to evacuate by police but were allowed back in the building at 6:40 p.m.
No other details have been given at this time.
This is a developing story.
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