November 26, 2016
A suspect who barricaded himself inside a Roxborough home and fired gunshots at police has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to multiple media reports.
Police responded to the unit block of River Road at around 5:30 a.m. Saturday to respond to reported gunfire, according to CBS3.
A man began firing shots at police, but no officers were injured. No civilians were injured either, the news station reports, but nearby residents were asked to stay indoors.
#DEVELOPING: Large police presence in #Roxborough as authorities search for man who reportedly fired shots at officers. None hit @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/bQ2qUtO8k9
— Anita Oh (@anita_oh) November 26, 2016
The unidentified man was eventually killed by the self-inflicted gunshot wound in a wooded area nearby, according to NBC10.
SEPTA had temporarily stopped service on the Norristown-Manayunk train line for safety before reopening the line around 11 a.m.
Norristown: Service is suspended until further notice. Alternate service suggestions are available online.
— SEPTA (@SEPTA) November 26, 2016
It is still unclear what led to the standoff.
