Barricade situation in Tioga-Nicetown ends with man taken into custody

Wednesday, September 19, 2018
TIOGA-NICETOWN (WPVI) -- A barricade situation in the city's Tioga-Nicetown section has ended without any injuries.

The incident began around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday on the 1900 block of Roberts Avenue.
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Police initially responded to reports of an argument coming from inside the house.

Upon arrival, police heard a shot fired inside of the home. That shot did not make contact with anybody.

Once the shot was fired, police declared a barricade situation.

After about an hour of negotiations, a 50-year-old man surrendered to police.



Police say the man was intoxicated and was in possession of the gun.

A 41-year-old woman and a two-year-old child were also inside the home. They were not injured.
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Police say during the situation, the woman could be heard on an open 911 call pleading with her boyfriend to put down the gun and surrender.

Police continue to investigate.

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