ICYMI: Huntingdon Valley Standoff Ends With One Arrest

Update, 1:41 p.m.: The standoff in Huntingdon Valley ended early Wednesday afternoon after authorities arrested an armed man, who is believed to have mental illness, barricaded inside his home.

Concerns that the man had hostages or even a bomb proved to be unfounded. Huntingdon Pike and other roads that had been shut down during the standoff were set to reopen shortly, officials told employees at nearby businesses at about 1:30 p.m. The local lockdown, which included ManorCare and a dentist's office, has been lifted.

Police, SWAT teams and first responders had swarmed to the area of Sorrel and Larch roads, just off of the 3000 block of Huntingdon Pike, at around 10 a.m.

It's not yet clear why the man barricaded himself in his home or what sparked the standoff. Officers on the scene told ManorCare employees that they were working to determine if the suspect had hostages.

Fire police and EMS "special service" were also called to the scene, according to Montgomery County Active Incidents.

Employees at nearby businesses, including ManorCare, were told to stay inside and to stay away from windows.

Crews established a base at the United Methodist Church, eyewitnesses said.

Huntingdon Pike was shut down in both directions between Byberry and County Line roads during the incident.

This is a breaking story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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