Updated: 3/18/25 at 9:28 p.m. EST
Two people have been arrested after a man barricaded himself in an apartment on 18th Street near Arlington, The Temple News observed Tuesday night.
The man barricaded himself with a firearm in an alleged landlord-tenant dispute, wrote the Philadelphia Police Department in a news release.
The Temple News observed helicopters and a SWAT vehicle on the scene near the apartment. A barricade was declared at 7:36 p.m., according to the release. TTN observed the first man’s arrest at around 9 p.m. and the second shortly after.
Temple’s Department of Public Safety believes no students are involved so far, a spokesperson for the department told The Temple News. PPD is leading the investigation with TUDPS’ support.
A TUalert was sent to the students and staff at 9:27 p.m. stating that police have cleared the area.
This story is developing. Please come back for updates.
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