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UPDATED: Vancouver police negotiators called in after early morning ‘disturbance’ in West End

Suspect fled to Beach Avenue residence

Vancouver police is asking drivers to avoid Beach Avenue as officers attempt to negotiate with a man who fled following an incident early Wednesday morning.

At around 4 a.m. officers were called to a disturbance at an apartment building on Hornby Street near Drake. A man fled as officers arrived on scene, allegedly leaving a firearm behind. Police were able to track the man to a residence in the 900-block of Beach Avenue.

Vancouver police negotiators, the emergency response team and other first responders are currently on scene attempting to arrest the man.

According to a police statement, officers have secured the area where the man is believed to be and are currently seeking a warrant to enter the residence and take him into custody. Police say there is no risk to the public.

UPDATE

At 3:30 p.m. Vancouver police tweeted that there had been no change in the situation and advised that motorists should plan an alternate home.

 

@JessicaEKerr

jkerr@vancourier.com