Police: Man barricaded inside Smithfield residence, believed to have firearm

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The Smithfield Police Department have confirmed they’re managing an incident with a 59-year-old man who is experiencing a “change in mental status.”

According to police, the individual has barricaded himself in a room inside the residence at Elmgrove Avenue, and is believed to be in a possession of a firearm.

The stand-off started around 12 p.m. yesterday.

Officers, including the members of the department’s negotiation team, are maintaining communication with the individual in hopes to bring the situation to a safe and peaceful solution.

Police said there is currently no threat to the safety or others or the surrounding community.

#Update: 16 hours later, police said they’re managing an incident involving a man who has barricaded himself inside a Smithfield residence.

Officials said they believe he has a firearm. @ABC6 is on scene. pic.twitter.com/KQcm7grTwf

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