Crime & Safety

SWAT Team Surrounds Coventry House

A man has barricaded himself inside.

COVENTRY, RI—A SWAT team has surrounded a house in Coventry after a man reportedly barricaded himself inside.

Police are gathered outside the house on Racoon Run Road after responding to a report of a domestic situation.

Members of the Coventry, West Warwick and state police are at the scene.

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Police said in a news release that "the officers will be attempting to negotiate with the male to bring this call to a safe conclusion."

The man reportedly refused to come out of the house. Police established a perimeter in the area.

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