The Burlington Police Department is currently negotiating with a barricaded subject near Elmwood Avenue and North Street.Police said people are advised to avoid the area until operations cease.According to Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad, a person went into T. Ruggs Tavern with a weapon earlier today. There are currently two people inside the establishment in addition to the suspect, Murad said.Area schools had temporarily been placed on lockdown but students are now being released as of a notice sent by police at 3:10 p.m.Police said they will release additional information when it becomes available.NBC5 has a crew in Burlington and will provide updates as we receive them.Download the free WPTZ app to get updates on the go: Apple App Store/Google Play Store
The Burlington Police Department is currently negotiating with a barricaded subject near Elmwood Avenue and North Street.
Police said people are advised to avoid the area until operations cease.
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According to Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad, a person went into T. Ruggs Tavern with a weapon earlier today. There are currently two people inside the establishment in addition to the suspect, Murad said.
Area schools had temporarily been placed on lockdown but students are now being released as of a notice sent by police at 3:10 p.m.
Police said they will release additional information when it becomes available.
NBC5 has a crew in Burlington and will provide updates as we receive them.
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