MONROEVILLE, Pa. — SWAT units were outside a home in Monroeville for hours on Thursday.
According to the Allegheny County Police Department, SWAT was called to the 200 block of Blue Grass Circle at 1 p.m.
Monroeville Police Chief Doug Cole said his department received calls Wednesday night about a person in crisis, possibly creating a dangerous situation at his townhouse.
The situation did not escalate through the evening, though when police tried to check on him on Thursday, he brandished a handgun out the window, Cole said.
That’s when Monroeville police requested assistance from Allegheny County police.
Police primarily used negotiators to communicate with the 65-year-old man, Allegheny County Police Superintendent Chris Kearns said.
The man reportedly threatened to harm himself and officers.
Kearns said additional measures were used to “get his attention” later on.
Channel 11 crews saw the use of a flashbang, and negotiators calling for the man using a bullhorn.
At 5:17 p.m., the man left the home unarmed and was taken into custody without incident. No injuries were reported to the man or officers.
The man was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. Monroeville police are investigating and will determine potential charges.
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