Barricaded Man Who Set Items On Fire, Threw Them Off Fort Lauderdale Apartment Balcony Taken Into Custody
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FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – A man who barricaded himself inside a Fort Lauderdale apartment after setting items on fire and throwing them off a balcony has been taken into custody.
Fort Lauderdale PD and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue were the first to respond the scene at 619 N Andrews Avenue.
Upon their arrival, that's when the man barricaded himself in the apartment, refusing to speak with first responders.
As a result, SWAT and negotiators were called out to assist, eventually making contact with the man.
The man finally surrendered late Thursday night. He has been transported to the hospital for treatment.
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