Brickell

Armed Man in Custody After Barricading Himself Inside Brickell Building For Hours

The incident began as a domestic dispute between a mother and son, according to police

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A man is in custody after barricading himself inside a Brickell building late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning after a domestic dispute with his mother, authorities said.

According to Miami Police, officers responded at around 10:30 p.m. to a domestic dispute at a building near Brickell Avenue and Southeast 14th Street.

Tactical units were on the scene where the man barricaded himself inside a home.

Police said the man’s mother told officers he was on probation and had a gun.

When officers arrived, police said he refused to come out and barricaded himself.

Miami Police officers received backup from SWAT and K-9 teams to help get the man out.

The hours-long standoff ended without injury, with the man’s arrest. No officers were injured, according to police.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with NBC 6 for updates.

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