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Active Police Incident In St. Paul Prompts Shelter-In-Place Warning

Police are urging people near one East Side block to stay put. Here's what we know so far.

ST. PAUL, MN — Saint Paul police are asking people to stay away from part of the city's East Side on Thursday because of an active police incident.

The incident is on the 1000 block of Ross Avenue, according to the department. Police urged anyone nearby to shelter in place unless officers direct them otherwise.

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The Saint Paul Police Department said on X that an update will be provided when available and that more information will be released later.

Police have not said what prompted the response or whether anyone has been hurt.

This is a developing story. Check back with Patch for updates.

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