US: Police responding to barricaded armed man along Babcock Street in Melbourne, Florida June 26 /update 1

Police continue to respond to a security incident along Babcock Street in Melbourne, Florida, on the morning of June 26. Reportedly, police responded to a call about an armed individual, and when they arrived at the area, the suspect entered an apartment and shot at the officers. The situation remains active, and authorities continue to ask people to avoid the area along Babcock Street, between Fee and Hibiscus Avenue.

There is no confirmation of casualties associated with the incident. Transport and business disruptions in the area are likely due to the large police response.