SPRINGFIELD — For the past several hours, members of Springfield police’s crisis negotiation unit have tried to speak with a man who is alone in a house along Wilbraham Road, according to police.
Ryan Walsh, police spokesperson, said Friday afternoon that while the incident is ongoing, there is no threat to public safety.
The incident began shortly before noon after the man’s family called to say they were concerned about his well-being and worried that he might be a danger to himself, according to Walsh.
“It’s unknown if he’s armed, but there are firearms in the home,” Walsh said.
Police have set up a perimeter around the house, which is in the 1600 block of Wilbraham Road, according to Walsh.
Around 5 p.m., a SWAT team entered the house.
