Subject in custody after Charlottetown police respond to reports of armed, barricaded man

HALIFAX -- Police in Charlottetown say a man is in custody after they responded to reports of an armed and barricaded person Friday morning.

Police first tweeted about the incident at 10:46 a.m. Friday. They issued an update at 12:52 p.m., stating that negotiations with the man were ongoing.

At 1:18 p.m., police said the subject was in custody. No one was injured.

Police were asking people to avoid the area of Euston Street and Weymouth Street West to Prince Street, which were closed, as the events unfolded Friday.

The streets have since reopened to traffic.

UPDATE: subject now in custody with no injuries. All roads are open. Police thank the public for there cooperation. Dispatcher CANTWELL

— Charlottetown Police (@ChtownPolice) August 21, 2020

UPDATE: Charlottetown Police are continuing to negotiate with a armed barricaded male, Euston at Weymouth St West to Prince St still remain closed. Further updates to follow. Dispatcher CANTWELL

— Charlottetown Police (@ChtownPolice) August 21, 2020

Urgent Message from Charlottetown Police. Police are responding to a barricaded and armed person. The general public is asked to avoid the area of Euston and Weymouth St West to Prince St Further details to follow

— Charlottetown Police (@ChtownPolice) August 21, 2020