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SWAT responds to east side Indy home

Police at scene on May 18, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan police were involved in a standoff on the east side on Wednesday.

According to IMPD, the SWAT team has been called to the scene.

Officers arrived in the 700 block of S. Emerson Ave. in response to reports of a “disturbance with a weapon.”

A person was reportedly barricaded inside a home.

IMPD said traffic in the area would be restricted until the situation is resolved. Police said people should avoid the area.

Several hours later, IMPD reported the suspect was taken into custody.