An active incident is unfolding outside the police station in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area.
According to Mansfield police, the incident involves a person armed with a gun who is believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis. A perimeter has been set up around the police station, and nearby communities are providing mutual aid to help detour drivers around road closures.
The Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council has been called to the scene. Police have stated that this is an isolated incident and there is no additional threat to the community.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
