Washington D.C. police are currently managing multiple barricade incidents across the city, involving individuals refusing to surrender to authorities. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has issued traffic alerts and road closures in response to these situations. The incidents include a wanted individual barricaded in the 800 Bl. of Taylor St. N.E., with police and DCFEMS on the scene. Road closures have been reported on 4900 - 5000 Blocks of New Hampshire Ave between Emerson & Gallatin Sts NW, 800 – 1000 Blocks of Taylor St NE between 8th & 10th Sts NE, 10th St & Upshur St NE, and 700 – 800 Blocks of Chesapeake St SE between Barnaby St & Southern Ave SE. Additionally, a significant police presence was noted in the 8400 block of Delridge Way SW due to an assault suspect barricaded and refusing to come out. The MPD has advised the public to seek alternate routes and stay alert to changing conditions.
Significant police presence in the 8400 block of Delridge Way SW. Assault suspect barricaded and refusing to come out. Negotiators on scene. Please avoid the area.
Incident: MPD is working a barricade in the 800 block of Chesapeake Street, SE. Avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.
Traffic Alert: MPD Investigation Road Closures: ⛔️ 700 – 800 Blocks of Chesapeake St SE btw Barnaby St & Southern Ave SE ⛔️ 800 Block of Southern Ave SE btw Southview Dr & 9th St SE 🚗 Seek an alternate route or Watch for MPD directions ~ Closures are subject to change
Incident: MPD is working a barricade in the 800 block of Taylor Street, NE. Avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.
Incident: MPD is working a barricade in the 800 block of Taylor Street, NW. Avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.
BARRICADE--- 800 blk Taylor St NE. Possible wanted man holed up in residence. Police trying to talk him out. News photos: @anthonyhdmedia #DCCrime #DCTraffic #MichiganParkDC #UniversityHeightsDC #BrooklandDC #DCCrime https://t.co/QdzXpPmytX
BARRICADE INCIDENT W/WANTED PERSON: 800 Bl. of Taylor St. N.E. @DCPoliceDept on scene with a barricade incident. Initial reports of an individual wanted is barricaded. @dcfireems has been requested to stage.
Traffic Alert: MPD Investigation Road Closures: ⛔️ 800 – 1000 Blocks of Taylor St NE btw 8th & 10th Sts NE ⛔️ 10th St & Upshur St NE 🚗 Seek an alternate route or Watch for MPD directions ~ Closures are subject to change
Traffic Alert: Crash involving 2 scooters ⛔️ 4900 - 5000 Blocks of New Hampshire Ave btw Emerson & Gallatin Sts NW (Northbound) 🚗Seek an alternate route(s) or Watch for MPD & DCFEMS directions ~ Stay Alert! Closures are subject to change