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Nowthen Orders Shelter-in-Place as Deputies Negotiate With Armed, Barricaded Person

Negotiations with the barricaded suspect continue under a tactical perimeter.

Overview

  • Residents on Jasper Street Northwest between 189th Lane and 185th Avenue Northwest have been told to shelter in place.
  • SWAT teams and several armored vehicles are staged outside a single residence, according to on-scene reporting.
  • Roads in the immediate area are blocked, and officials urge people not to gather, approach, or take photos near the scene.
  • Residents who need to leave the restricted area are instructed to call the non-emergency line at 763-427-1212 for assistance.
  • The Elk River Fire Department is assisting by shuttling water from Fire Station No. 3, and authorities have not released additional details as the situation develops.