Police confirm that officers are attempting to engage in dialogue with a man who has reportedly barricaded himself inside 3100 Webster Avenue at E 204th Street in the Norwood section of The Bronx.

 

The incident was reported at around 10.45 a.m. on Sunday, March 6. An NYPD spokeswoman had no further information on the incident.

 

A source at the scene says the man is on the roof and that an officer and a K9 unit just entered the building. He also said there is concern among residents along the block in connection with the incident.

 

We asked the emergency services if mental health experts have been dispatched to the scene in addition to police. The FDNY responded, saying, “No, just fire and EMS dispatch information.”

 

An NYPD Technical Assistance Response Unit (TARU) has reportedly also been requested, according to one source at the scene.

 

NYPD, EMS and FDNY vehicles were seen parked outside the building at one point and one of the side streets was blocked off.

 

By about 2.49 p.m., most emergency vehicles were no longer at the scene except for one ambulance. We asked the emergency services for an update as to the welfare of the person impacted and how the incident was resolved. FDNY/EMS informed us that one patient refused medical attention. Due to HIPAA rules, they said they were unable to provide any further information.

 

We also followed up with the NYPD for any further details on the incident. At that stage, police confirmed they had received a 911 call at 10.45. a.m. about a 35-year-old emotionally disturbed man who had barricaded himself in at the location.

 

Asked if it was inside his apartment, the police spokesperson said it was in an apartment. He added that there was nobody else involved in the incident.