4 Detained After Report of Armed Men on Roof With Guns at Miami Beach Building: Police

Four people were detained as Miami Beach Police investigated a report of two men with firearms on a rooftop Friday afternoon.

The sighting was reported at a building at 11th Street and Collins Avenue, police said.

A photo obtained by NBC 6 appeared to show a masked person holding a rifle on a building in the area. 

Officials said four people were detained as they investigate the report. They added that a rifle and ammunition were recovered during the investigation.

Footage showed several officers at the scene and streets in the area blocked off. Police later reopened the streets, saying the scene was secure.

Officials said later Friday that the men were being interviewed and no arrests have been made. 

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