NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department declared a SWAT roll at a residence in the 4700 block of Francis Drive on Thursday evening.
Call came in around 8 p.m. when allegedly an armed man barricaded himself inside the Pines Village residence and refused to leave.
WWL-TV's Eleanor Tabone is on the scene and reports that a family member said they have noticed a decline in his mental health.
Roads are blocked off surrounding the neighborhood as police attempt to negotiate a surrender with the suspect.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated when further information becomes available.
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