AVALON, Pa. — Police, paramedics and an Allegheny County SWAT team responded Monday evening to an incident in Avalon, investigators told Channel 11 News.
The police activity began around 5:45 p.m. in the 700 block of California Avenue. Channel 11's Catherine Varnum reported that residents were told to stay in their homes.
Authorities barred anyone from walking along California Avenue near Avalon Elementary School from just before 6 p.m. until about 9:30 p.m. when the SWAT team cleared out.
Scene is now clear @WPXI
— Catherine Varnum (@SkaterVarnum) February 21, 2017
The borough of Avalon’s police chief and mayor both declined to provide any details Monday night about what prompted the heavy police response.
Avalon Police refused to give me information about the swat situation. @WPXI
— Catherine Varnum (@SkaterVarnum) February 21, 2017
Stay with WPXI.com and watch Channel 11 News for updates.
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