Overview
- Officers came under fire late Monday afternoon on the 4400 block of 40th Street in Normal Heights, with the call first reported around 3:30 p.m., according to an SDPD officer.
- Police said they were responding to a report of someone in medical distress when at least one round was fired in their direction.
- No officers were struck or injured, and units pulled back to request additional resources.
- Investigators believe an armed suspect barricaded inside a residence, and a SWAT team was called to the scene.
- Authorities maintained a heavy presence and asked the public to avoid the area as aerial footage showed multiple police vehicles and the investigation remained active.