A barricade situation in the 600 block of H Street NW in Washington, D.C. has led to multiple road closures and a significant police presence. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively working to resolve the incident, involving a man on a building roof in Chinatown, who has been reported to be throwing bricks. SWAT teams have been deployed to the scene. The affected roads include the 500 to 700 blocks of H Street NW between 5th and 7th Streets NW, and the 800 block of 6th Street NW between I and H Streets NW. Motorists are advised to follow MPD directions and expect changes to road closures.
Road Closure: All lanes closed in both directions from New Hampshire Avenue-13th Street NW and from Spring Road to Otis Street, NW due to police investigation. Please use alternate route.
Crash Activity ⛔️ the Southbound Right Lane on DC-395 after Ohio Dr. SW #2 🚗Watch for MPD directions ~ Expect Delays on the SW/SE Fwy & Southbound 3rd Street Tunnel
DC barricade shuts down several roads, suspect remains on building roof https://t.co/mmjejAXxC4
Update: Man is holed up on rooftop in #ChinatownDC chucking bricks (see actual bricks in photo). SWAT (ERT) is en route or on scene. News Photos: @snubile1 https://t.co/zD9mdTphWY https://t.co/4YSTXBXMzs
MPD Investigation at 600 Block H St NW Road Closures: ⛔️ 500 – 700 Blocks of H St NW btw 5th & 7th Sts NW ⛔️ 800 Block 6th St NW btw I & H Sts NW 🚗 Follow MPD directions ~ Closures are subject to change
INCIDENT: MPD is working a barricade situation in the 600 block of H Street NW. Please avoid this area as we work to resolve the incident.