Charleston Police and SWAT Respond to Barricaded Individual at Local Apartment Complex

Charleston Police and SWAT Respond to Barricaded Individual at Local Apartment Complex

In an alarming turn of events, the Charleston Police and SWAT team were dispatched to a West Ashley apartment complex on Tuesday evening in response to a disturbance involving a firearm.

Disturbance on Royal Palm Boulevard

The incident reportedly began in the late evening hours on Royal Palm Boulevard. The specifics of the disturbance, namely if the firearm was discharged, if there were any injuries, or if any arrests have been made, remain unknown at this time.

SWAT Team on Scene

More than a dozen police officers along with SWAT team members were witnessed in attendance at the Palms Apartment complex off Orange Grove Road. Communications from the authorities to the suspect were heard via a loudspeaker, with the individual being asked to surrender and informed of their arrest. Multiple loud bangs were heard whilst law enforcement was engaged at the scene, though the cause of these noises remains uncertain.

Crisis Remains Unresolved

As of 12:30 a.m., a significant law enforcement presence remained at the scene. The factors leading to the suspect barricading themselves inside one of the apartment units are yet to be disclosed.

Updates to Follow

Authorities have not provided any additional information regarding the circumstances of the incident, or the individual involved. HERE News Network will follow up on the investigation as information becomes available. Guaranteeing that our readers are informed is of utmost priority. Please stay tuned for the latest and most accurate details on this developing story.


Author: HERE Charleston

HERE Charleston

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