Aerial video shows the scene of the standoff in Idaho Falls
August 6, 2016
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3:37Now PlayingAerial video shows the scene of the standoff in Idaho Falls
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as posted by the channelIdaho Falls Police Chief Mark McBride tells EastIdahoNews.com that officers have detonated tear gas inside the home of a barricaded man.
McBride says the man has a violent past and is wanted on a warrant.
Police called him this morning to tell him they were coming to serve the warrant and McBride says he started making threats.
Officers have been communicating with the man for hours and his cell phone died. Police purchased him a new battery so communication could continue, according to McBride.
The man has left the home holding a shotgun and gone outside a few times over the course of the six hour stand-off.
Police continue to speak with him and hope there will be a peaceful resolution soon.
Stay with EastIdahoNews.com for updates.
ORIGINAL STORY
IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Police and Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies have blocked off several roads near the 500 block of 10th Street for an emergency situation involving a man who has barricaded himself inside a home.
Law enforcement arrived on scene at about 9 a.m. Saturday.
Idaho Falls spokeswoman Kerry Hammon confirmed the barricaded man did discharge a firearm, but no one was injured. Officers are currently negotiating with the man.
Dozens of officers are on scene — many with rifles.
Several readers living in the vicinity reported receiving a Reverse 911 call to stay in their homes.
Neighbors are being told to shelter in place, and others are being told to avoid the area.
EastIdahoNews.com has requested more details about the incident and we’ll update as we find out more.
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