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SWAT standoff with wanted fugitive resolved near St. Louis Ave., Fremont St.

SWAT standoff ongoing with wanted fugitive near St. Louis Ave., Fremont St.
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has shared information regarding a barricade in the 2000 block of Palm Street.

According to LVMPD, it began at 8:29 a.m. on Friday morning. The barricade involves a "wanted fugitive from another state" refusing to leave a residence in the area, police said.

SWAT standoff ongoing with wanted fugitive near St. Louis Ave., Fremont St.

Metro shared that SWAT teams and crisis negotiators were on scene responding to this incident.

At 1:33 p.m., we were notified by officials that this event was resolved and the subject was "taken into custody without incident."

The public is advised to avoid the area at this time.