Police Response in Downtown Duluth: What We Know So Far

What Is Happening?

Imagine a tricky situation where a person has a toy (or real) gun and locks themselves in a small room so no one can easily get to them. That’s kind of what’s going on in downtown Duluth.

• A man with a firearm (a gun) has locked himself inside a storage unit.
• This is happening in the morning on Wednesday.
• Lots of police came to the scene because of this.

Where Is It Happening?

The trouble is in a specific spot in the city:

• The storage unit is in the 100 block of West 1st Street in downtown Duluth.
• Earlier, police activity was also near 1st Avenue West and Superior Street.
• By 11 a.m., some roads in that area were blocked off by police.

What Are the Police Doing?

The police are trying to solve this the calm and safe way.

• They called in two special teams:
  • Crisis Negotiations Team: People who are trained to talk with someone and calm them down.
  • SWAT: A special police group for dangerous situations.
• Their goal is a peaceful resolution, which means they want everyone to be safe without a fight.

Is It Dangerous for the Public?

Good news here:

Important Point: Police say there is no danger to the public at this time.

• No injuries (people getting hurt) have been reported.
• The 100 block of West 1st Street is closed.
• Police are asking everyone to stay away from the area and use different roads.

Updates as the Story Develops

This is a “developing story,” which means things are changing and we learn more over time.

1. First report (morning): Northern News Now saw lots of police near 1st Avenue West and Superior Street and asked police what was going on.
2. Later update: Police said a man with a gun was in a storage unit on West 1st Street, and special teams were called.
3. 1:05 P.M. Update: A man was seen being taken into custody (meaning police arrested or took him with them) around 1:05 P.M., according to Duluth Police on scene.
4. Police still say the public is safe, and roads are closed in that block.

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Summary

A man with a gun locked himself in a storage unit in downtown Duluth on Wednesday. Police closed the street, brought in negotiators and SWAT, and say the public is not in danger. No one was hurt, and by 1:05 P.M. a man was taken into custody. This is still a developing story, so stay tuned to Northern News Now.

FAQ

Q: Is it safe to go downtown Duluth right now?
A: Police say there is no danger to the public, but you should avoid the 100 block of West 1st Street and use other routes because it is closed.

Q: Was anyone hurt?
A: No injuries have been reported.

Q: What does “taken into custody” mean?
A: It means police took the man with them, usually because they are arresting him or making sure he is safe and under control.

Q: How can I get more updates?
A: Watch Northern News Now or download their free app using the link in the article.

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