BEVERLY, MASS. (WHDH) - An armed and barricaded individual was taken into custody in Beverly Wednesday evening, according to police.
Beverly Police Chief John LeLacheur took to Twitter Wednesday around 6 p.m. evening to warn people to avoid Lovett Street due to “police activity.” It was later revealed that the activity was due to reports of the 20-year-old suspect.
The officers were in the area just before 5 p.m. to serve a court-issued restraining order when they said they made contact with the individual who exhibited signs of mental health distress and refused to come to the door, according to a release issued by police.
The Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council was called in for assistance after officers learned there was a firearm in the home.
The man exited the residence around 6:30 p.m. and was transported to Beverly Hospital for evaluation.
https://twitter.com/ChiefLeLacheur/status/1306365242037993474
No injuries were reported.
The man is expected to face a number of charges.
This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.
(Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)