Lexington, Ky. – A suspect is now in police custody following a barricade situation on Potomac Drive. The incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon when Lexington police responded to reports of an armed individual.
Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Potomac Drive at approximately 2:45 PM. The situation escalated as police confirmed the presence of an armed suspect at the scene. The Lexington Fire Department was also called to the location due to reports of an injured person.
After hours of negotiations and monitoring, police successfully apprehended the suspect around 9:15 PM. Authorities have since cleared the area and declared the situation secure. The police have not released further information regarding the nature of the injuries reported or the circumstances leading up to the barricade.
Residents in the neighborhood reported a significant police presence throughout the evening as officers worked to resolve the situation safely. Details concerning the identity of the suspect or the injured individual have yet to be disclosed, and officials are continuing their investigation.
This incident remains a developing story, and authorities are expected to release more information as it becomes available.
