Man held several women hostage in makeshift after-hours club in West Philadelphia, police say

Thursday, September 19, 2019
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- One person is in custody following a barricade situation in West Philadelphia early Thursday.

It happened around 1:20 a.m. near the intersection of 63rd and Vine streets.
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Police said a man was holding several women against their will inside a make-shift after-hours club.

According to officials, the women were escorted out of the building by SWAT and the suspect surrendered to police.
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Investigators are questioning the man and searching the house for a weapon.

Police said no injuries were reported.
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