OAKLAND PARK, FL — BOCA RATON — Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were working a developing incident Friday evening involving a barricaded subject in Oakland Park, according to the BSO Public Information Office.
Shortly before 6 p.m. Friday, May 29, Broward County Regional Communications received a report of a man armed with a knife in the 800 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard in Oakland Park, BSO said.
BSO deputies responded along with Oakland Park Fire Rescue. On scene, the suspect retreated inside an apartment and barricaded himself, BSO said.
As a precaution, surrounding apartments were evacuated, according to BSO.
BSO said its K-9, SWAT and Violent Crimes unit also responded. The agency described the investigation as active and ongoing.
What this is: a developing law enforcement response to a reported armed subject who barricaded inside an apartment.
Who is involved: Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and BSO specialized units, with Oakland Park Fire Rescue on scene. Broward County Regional Communications took the initial report.
Where authority sits: BSO is leading the response and investigation, with Oakland Park Fire Rescue assisting at the scene.
What happens next: BSO said the investigation remains active and ongoing. Residents should expect continued law enforcement activity in the area while the situation is worked.
What residents should know or watch for: evacuations were ordered for surrounding apartments as a precaution. People in the area should be alert for restricted access and emergency vehicles near the 800 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard while the response continues.
