Barricaded subject prompts SWAT response, road closure in Hialeah

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HIALEAH, Fla. — A barricaded subject triggered a large police response in Hialeah on Thursday morning, authorities confirmed.

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Hialeah police said officers were at the scene near West Eighth Avenue and 81st Street after a man armed himself and retreated to the rear of a property as SWAT and officers attempted to serve a warrant.

Lt. Eddie Rodriguez, a spokesperson for the Hialeah Police Department, said the incident began as officers approached the location.

Sky 10 video taken just before 9:30 a.m. showed numerous police units positioned near a road closure in the 8200 block of West Eighth Avenue, close to the Puerquito Asado restaurant.

Drivers were advised to avoid the area. No additional details were immediately released.

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