Crime & Safety
Shelter In Place In West Norriton Was Due To Barricade Situation: Police
The incident was resolved peacefully, police said, but the community is left with questions.
WEST NORRITON, PA — A barricade incident which led to a shelter in place in West Norriton Monday afternoon was brought to a peaceful resolution, police confirmed on Tuesday.
The incident occurred Nov. 2 at 3:42 p.m. at the Willowbrook Apartments complex.
Details on exactly what transpired or led to the barricade have not yet been provided by police and remain uncertain.
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Police said they responded to one of the apartments and the "situation developed." This development sparked a call for the Montgomery County Central Region SWAT Team as the barricade continued.
Residents and vehicles were urged to avoid the area. No details on the incident were provided Monday to the community as residents watched a massive law enforcement response descend on the area.
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One individual was taken into custody without injury, police said.
The identity of the suspect has not been released.
No injuries were reported.
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