Marlton, NJ, shelter in place lifted, armed man arrested, police say – NBC10 Philadelphia

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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Police in Marlton, New Jersey, have lifted a shelter-in-place alert that was put in place after a man barricaded himself in a home along Brookfield Drive and fired shots from the property.

At approximately 8:42 a.m., police announced that the man involved in the incident had been taken into custody and the shelter in place had been lifted.

Police have not yet identified the man, but said more information would be available soon.

Earlier Monday morning, Evesham Township police officials warned residents of Marlton, New Jersey, to “stay home” after a man barricaded himself in a home along Brookfield Drive and fired shots Monday morning.

At approximately 5:12 a.m., Chief Walt Miller of the Evesham Township Police Department took to social media to warn the public of the ongoing incident.

He said there was a “heavy police presence” in the area. During the morning incident, traffic was closed along Hopewell Road between Kelly Drive and Kettle Run Road and, according to officials, Kettle Run Road was closed from Hopewell Road to Sycamore Drive.

Residents have been asked to “avoid this area until further notice” by police.

Roads throughout the area were closed Monday morning and residents who live in the surrounding area were asked to shelter in place, authorities said.

“We have been in contact with local school districts about changing school bus routes in the area,” Miller said. “Our goal is to resolve this situation safely. Additional details will be released at a later date.”

As of around 7:35 a.m., police reported no injuries in this situation.

Police have not yet provided any information on the individual believed to be responsible, but the incident is ongoing.

This is breaking news. It will be updated as new information becomes available.