Suspect in custody after barricade situation in Holmesburg

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:33PM ET
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A suspect is now in custody following a barricade situation on Tuesday morning in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood.

Chopper 6 was above the scene along the 8000 block of Cresco Avenue around 8:30 a.m.

U.S. Marshals arrived to serve a warrant when they learned the suspect was inside and armed with a handgun.

Agents were able to get the suspect into custody about 45 minutes later.

No word yet on what that suspect was wanted for.
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