A man was hospitalized after SWAT teams responded to a home in Wilton Manors Monday morning.
Police say SWAT teams were called to the scene as a precaution. Authorities say that a male was inside the residence and threatening to harm himself. A female friend of the man was inside the residence attempting to assist the male.
Police asked the public to avoid the area of Northwest Sixth Avenue and Northwest Seventh Avenue; and 22nd Street/24th Street while the scene was active.
The scene has since been cleared, and the male was taken to an area hospital for medical attention.
Scene has been cleared and opened to the public again. — Wilton Manors PD (@WMPD411) September 7, 2015
#WMPD working swat call out. The public is asked to stay out of the area NW 6 Ave/NW 7 Ave and 22 St/24 St. — Wilton Manors PD (@WMPD411) September 7, 2015
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No further information was immediately available.