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Seattle police take knife-wielding man into custody

Mar 28, 2017, 3:31 PM | Updated: 4:36 pm

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A man allegedly wielding a knife is confronted Tuesday afternoon by Seattle police. (KIRO 7)

(KIRO 7)

UPDATE:

Seattle police have taken a knife-wielding man into custody after he brought downtown to a halt Tuesday afternoon.

The man allegedly threatened people on the street with the knife. The incident led to a standoff with police who fenced off a seven-block area around University Street and 3rd Avenue.

The man’s mother was also brought to the scene to talk to him. He surrendered and was taken into custody shortly before 4:30 p.m.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Seattle police have installed fencing around the area as a precaution.

KIRO 7 reports the man has been tased several times, but will not drop the knife he is allegedly holding.

Original story

Police have cleared an area of downtown Seattle due to a man allegedly threatening people with a knife.

Several blocks are closed to the public.

There are no reported injuries.

KIRO 7 reports that shortly before 3:30 p.m. law enforcement brought the man’s mother in to help negotiate.

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