UPDATE: Barricade Situation in Box Hill is Over

Authorities report an individual who had barricaded himself in an Abingdon residence walked outside just before 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Previously, officials with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office had asked the community to avoid part of the Box Hill North neighborhood. (See below for previous report.)

There were no injuries as a result of the incident, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.

Previous report

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to avoid the Box Hill North area Wednesday afternoon due to a barricade situation.

“We are assisting with a possible suicidal subject who has barricaded himself inside his residence,” Cristie Kahler, spokeswoman for the sheriff’s office, told Patch after 4 p.m.

Two roads are impacted, according to Kahler:

• 102 to 210 Laurentum Parkway is closed.
• Tennyson Court is closed.

If people are seeking shelter, the sheriff’s office said they may go to the Abingdon Library.

“While we do not believe there is a greater safety threat to the community, we believe he may be armed and are responding out of an abundance of caution...” Kahler said. “We are asking residents to avoid the area.”

Authorities say they believe the man is alone at the home.

Help for Those Considering Suicide

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources available to help.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-SUICIDE (or 1-800-784-2433). Its website offers services including a live chat.

The Harford County Mobile Crisis team is available at 410-638-5248 and operates a 24-hour hotline at 410-931-2214.

The Kristin Brooks Hope Center provides specific hotlines for suicide prevention, veterans support, teens, grad students and those with postpartum depression.