Pennsylvania Avenue NW closed as wanted suspect barricades inside unit
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A section of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest is closed after a wanted suspect barricaded himself inside a unit while police were serving a warrant Saturday morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
What we know:
MPD’s Violent Crimes Suppression Division was serving a warrant around 8:33 a.m. in the 2400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest when the suspect ran into a unit, police said.
The suspect then barricaded himself inside, according to MPD.
Road closure
MPD negotiators are at the scene.
The 2400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest is closed in both directions to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Police are asking people to avoid the area.
What's next:
No additional details about the suspect or the warrant were immediately released.
The Source: This article was written using information from the Metropolitan Police Department.