Charleston, WV – Police issued a shelter-in-place alert Monday as officers responded to a barricaded person on the city’s West Side.
According to the Charleston Police Department, the situation is unfolding in the 400 block of 29th Street West, where officers are actively handling a report involving a person barricaded inside a location.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area while police operations continue. Residents living nearby were advised to remain indoors with doors and windows locked until the situation is resolved.
Police said a designated safe point for residents to check in with officers has been established at 29th Street West and 7th Avenue. Officials have not yet released details about the individual involved or what led to the barricade situation.
Officers also urged the public to report any suspicious activity. Anyone who sees something concerning in the area is asked to call 911 immediately.
The department said it will update the public as new information becomes available and plans to edit its announcement or issue a new notice once the situation is resolved.
Barricaded-person incidents typically involve law enforcement attempting to communicate with an individual while ensuring the safety of nearby residents and responding officers. Such situations can last for extended periods depending on negotiations and safety conditions.
The police presence and road access restrictions may impact local traffic and neighborhood movement in the surrounding West Side area.
For commuters, students, and workers traveling through Charleston’s West Side, officials recommend avoiding the 29th Street West corridor until the alert is lifted.
Authorities have not announced any arrests or injuries as of Monday.
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