Update – Standoff on Faraon street ends several hours later with suspect on his way to the hospital.

The St. Joseph Police Department shutdown Faraon from 26th to 27th streets after police attempted to serve a warrant on a man and said he barricaded himself inside around 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Capt. Jeff Wilson said as of 7:30 p.m. the subject, a 36-year – old was taken into custody and is being transported by ambulance with a serious injury. Wilson said the injury appears to be self-inflicted.

Sgt. Kevin Cummings said no police shots were fired.
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Previous – Police activity has shutdown the intersection of Faraon and 27th Street.

Viewers reported seeing the SWAT vehicle and multiple police officers in the area.  A home has been surrounded. An ambulance was also seen a block away from where the activity was reported to be taking place.

At 3:32 p.m. the department issued an alert to let the public know Faraon street is closed from 26th to 27th due to a police incident.  The department is asking people to avoid the area if possible.

As we learn more information we will update.