Officers were called to the 2100 block of Beechwood Road following a reported shooting at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, prompting police to advise that some "in the immediate vicinity (should) shelter in place at the lowest level of the home."
The incident led to several road closures in the area.
"Our Emergency Services Team is on scene. Traffic will be affected until this situation is resolved," according to officials.
The barricade was ongoing as of 1:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
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