Italy: Police responding to barricade situation in Catania's Librino District as of the early evening of April 8

Event

Police are responding to a barricaded individual in the Librino District of Catania as of the early evening of April 8. Reports indicate that the suspect has barricaded himself in a house in Viale San Teodoro and fired several shots; no injuries were reported. Authorities have cordoned off Viale San Teodoro and the surrounding area and are attempting to negotiate with the suspect.

Officials will almost certainly maintain a heightened security presence in the impact area in the coming hours. Emergency response operations will likely result in localized ground travel and business disruptions. Disruptions to public transport in the area are also likely if officials re-route scheduled services from the incident site.

Advice

Avoid the area until officials give the all-clear. Plan for short-term localized ground travel disruptions. Heed all instructions from security personnel. Remain calm and nonconfrontational, and comply with authorities' directions.