Police and EMS responded to reports of an armed barricade at 1870 Andrews Ave S. in Morris Heights on May 1 at around 2:44 p.m. Police later reported that the suspect had taken hostages. By 3:00 p.m., police reported that the situation had been brought under control.
The 35-year-old suspect was taken into police custody. EMS transported the hostages to Bronx Lebanon Hospital for evaluation.
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