Homicide suspect in custody following barricade at Hunting Park home: Philadelphia police

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man wanted for homicide was taken into custody Thursday evening following a barricade at a home in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section.

According to police, the barricade was declared at 3:59 p.m. on the 3800 block of N. 7th Street. The man was taken into custody at about 5:20 p.m.
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Police said the man was known to be armed and dangerous.

Investigators said two people were inside the house with the man.
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