FLORIDA — Police in Miami were responding to a ‘possible hostage situation’ Monday afternoon. The scene is in the 1900 block of Northwest 7ths Street.

Citrus Grove Elementary and Jr High were locked down as a precautionary measure, police said.

Residents in the area were urged to stay indoors.

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PIO is arrival. Media staging are will be at N.W. 19 Ave and 7 St.

1:56 PM – Feb 5, 2018

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Avoid Area: NW 22 Ave – NW 17 Ave on NW 7 St as it is shutdown reference possible hostage situation at 1971 N.W. 7 St. Citrus Grove Elementary and Jr High have been locked down as a precautionary measure. PIO en route.

1:41 PM – Feb 5, 2018

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It was unclear if anyone was injured–no further details were available.

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