Hernando County Sheriff’s Office deputies have responded to a residence on Oakdale and Lynn Street in Brooksville where they are dealing with a person inside possibly armed with a firearm. They have asked neighbors to remain indoors unless directed by law enforcement. Please avoid this area until the situation has been resolved.
When more information is available, we will provide an update.
UPDATE 4:37pm:
Deputies are still at the residence and the situation remains the same. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Michael Terry stated that deputies have had sporadic dialogue with the individual and with others in the residence; however, the barricaded person is still refusing to exit the residence.
The situation is not related to the Home Invasion on Seaway Drive in Brooksville.
UPDATE 5:04pm:
The situation has ended peacefully. The barricaded person is in custody. There were no injuries to anyone.
