MPD have taken a suspect into custody following a tactical situation near Murray and Bradford Avenue.
Police were called to the 2400 block of N. Murray Avenue around 6 a.m. with complaints of a disturbance.
The suspect threatened to shoot himself and officers, according to police.
MPD was called to a trouble with subject complaint in the 2400 block of N. Murray Ave today at 6:02 a.m., where subject caused a disturbance, threatened to kill himself and shoot at officers.
— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) December 11, 2018
Residents were evacuated from the apartment building.
The Tactical Enforcement Unit was called to the scene.
Stephen lives in the building where the incident is taking place in Murray St. Here is what he saw/was told pic.twitter.com/KWUZEO41Kn
— Adriana Mendez (@AdrianaMendez) December 11, 2018
Update: MPD was called to a trouble with subject complaint in the 2400 block of N. Murray Av today at 6:02 am. A subject was causing a disturbance and threatening to shoot at officers. This is an active scene and the Tactical Enforcement Unit is on scene to help assist. pic.twitter.com/V7zXc93Q2G
— Adriana Mendez (@AdrianaMendez) December 11, 2018
The suspect surrendered to police shortly after 11 a.m. without any shots being fired.
No firearms were recovered.
Police say the man may have mental health issues, and possibly is a military veteran with ptsd.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details come forward.
