A call for help in the St. Joseph neighborhood has resulted in a large police presence after first responders were confronted with a gun.
Around 2:20 p.m., EMS was called to the 500 block of Lilly Ave. in the Saint Joseph neighborhood on a report of a sick person, according to Mitchell Burmeister, a spokesman for Louisville Metro Emergency Services. Burmeister said after the Metro EMS arrived at the scene, the crew heard shots and notified MetroSafe.
Major Josh Judah said that EMS was confronted by a person with a gun. The EMS workers backed out of the residence; Louisville Metro Police Department SWAT and Hostage Negotiation Teams were then called to the scene.
Judah confirmed that the armed individual surrendered and was arrested without incident; he also verified that no one was injured.
One person faces possible charges, LMPD said.