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SWAT Situation in North Miami Comes to an End, Man Taken Into Custody

A neighborhood in North Miami was blocked off Thursday as police dealt with a standoff.

A perimeter was set up near Northwest 120th Street and 15th Avenue. SWAT and negotiators were called out to the scene of the standoff situation. 

Cmdr. Rafael Estrugo said an armed person was barricaded inside a home. Officers said they don't know if hostages are involved.

North Miami Police said North Miami Beach Police and Miami-Dade Police were assisting them in the standoff. The standoff ended around 1 a.m. on Friday.

Police initially responded to a call regarding shots being fired at officers.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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