MIAMI – Miami police and SWAT officers have detained a robbery suspect who they said barricaded himself inside an apartment building in Liberty City on Tuesday.
The incident was reported near Northwest 67th Street and 13th Avenue at the Liberty Square apartment complex.
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According to Officer Kiara Delva, a spokeswoman for the Miami Police Department, MPD’s Felony Apprehension Team was serving a warrant in the area when they said the suspect refused to exit the residence.
4 p.m. report
Authorities later confirmed that the barricaded suspect was detained following a hours-long standoff.
Detectives said they will continue to maintain a small perimeter around the area for investigative purposes.
Aerials from Sky 10 showed a large perimeter established by Miami police, with SWAT officers stationed on nearly every corner.
Police also said another man was taken into custody, though it remains unclear how he is connected to the incident.
No other information has been released at this time.