Massachusetts State Police troopers resolve barricades suspect situation peacefully

“The Massachusetts State Police Special Tactical Operations Team last night took a barricaded suspect into custody following negotiations with the man at a West Brookfield residence.

At approximately 7:25 p.m., at the request of West Brookfield Police, the MSP STOP Team and Crisis Negotiation Unit responded to the home, where an adult male with a reported history of weapons possession was threatening to shoot anyone who came to the door. Troopers from the State Police Bomb Squad also responded to assist with one of the unit’s robotic platforms.

Lengthy negotiation was conducted with the man in an attempt to persuade him to surrender peacefully. Eventually with assistance from an MSP negotiator, conditions for a STOP Team entry were optimized; Troopers made entry and secured the man without incident. The man was transferred to the custody of local police and was expected to be subject to a medical commitment.

The close coordination between State and local police and among various units allowed for the peaceful resolution to the situation.”-Massachusetts State Police.