Police Talk Down Barricaded Man With A Shotgun At Hudson Valley Home

ELLENVILLE, NY — A tense situation was resolved safely thanks in part to law enforcement's specialized training in de-escalation.

On Sunday, at about 2 p.m., the Ellenville Police Department responded to a report of a barricaded man armed with a shotgun.

Police said it was quickly determined that the man was suffering from a mental health crisis.

The Police Chief requested crisis negotiators from the Ulster County Sheriff's Department. After a few hours, the negotiator was able to convince the subject to surrender without incident. He was then taken into custody and taken to Health Alliance Hospital for treatment.

Police said that out of an abundance of caution, and because the events unfolded in a dense residential area, surrounding roads were closed, and neighbors were ordered to shelter in place.

Ellenville police were assisted by the Ulster County Sheriff's Department Uniform and Drone operators, the Ulster County Emergency Response Team, New York State Police Uniform, BCI, and Drone Unit, the Ellenville Rescue Squad, the Ellenville Fire Department, and the Ellenville Street Department. There were no injuries to any first responders, or civilians, according to police.