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Brown Deer neighborhood sees heavy police presence
Brown Deer neighborhood sees heavy police presence
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police responded on Wednesday evening to a report of a male subject in a home armed with a 44 magnum gun who was threatening to harm his parents who he reportedly had tied up.
Officers responded to the home near 62nd and Silver Brook Lane around 4:00 p.m. in a tactical nature -- and secured the surrounding area.
Early in the incident, it was learned there may be explosives involved and a larger perimeter was established. The residents of the home followed officers' commands and exited the house peacefully. They remained cooperative throughout the incident and requested the police department verify the safety of the residence prior to their return.
The Milwaukee County SWAT and Bomb Squad were on site and cleared the residence at the request of the owner. No explosives or additional threats were found in the house.
No one was injured during this incident and no one was taken into custody.
This incident remains under investigation to determine the origin of the originating call.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Brown Deer Police Department at 414-371-2900.
Police presence near 60th & Silver Brook, Brown Deer