Melbourne Police are responding to an active shooter situation near Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue. The public is urged to avoid the area as the situation unfolds.
Melbourne, Florida, Bollywood Fever: Police in Melbourne, Florida, are actively responding to an unfolding active shooter situation on Wednesday morning. Authorities are urging the public to steer clear of the vicinity around Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue.
The Melbourne Police Department released a statement saying, “Melbourne PD is actively working an active shooter situation in the area of Babcock & Strawbridge. Please avoid the area. Press staging area is in the parking lot north of Hibiscus, west of Babcock. We will keep you updated as we receive more info.”
As of 9 a.m. EST, police have not provided additional details about the situation, including the number of shooters or any potential casualties.
The public is advised to stay away from the area and follow updates from local authorities to stay informed about the situation. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
For the safety of everyone involved, it is crucial to respect the police perimeter and allow emergency responders to manage the scene effectively.
As of now, no suspect has been named. Melbourne Police Chief David Gillespie provided an update approximately two hours after the incident began. “We still have officers out there in harm’s way,” he said. “We still have a guy in there. We still have officers out there in harm’s way. I want to make sure that they get out of there safely and get this subject into custody.”
Melbourne, a coastal town located about 70 miles southeast of Orlando, has seen a significant law enforcement response to ensure the safety of its residents and the successful resolution of the situation.
The community is advised to remain vigilant and follow any further instructions from local authorities as the investigation continues. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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