Suspect Arrested After Barricading Himself in Vehicle Near Central and San Mateo

Albuquerque –

The Albuquerque Police Department is on scene of a barricaded suspect at Central Ave and San Mateo Blvd.

A man is barricaded inside of a vehicle that does not belong to him and is refusing to obey with officer’s commands to surrender. The Albuquerque Police Department’s SWAT Team is currently on scene and attempting to negotiate with the suspect in an effort to bring the situation to a safe resolution.

Drivers should avoid the area as APD has San Mateo closed between Central and Copper.

UPDATE:

The suspect in this incident was arrested by APD just before 3:34 PM.

UPDATE 2:

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