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Suspect detained in Humble Avenue standoff, bystanders clash with police

May 12, 2021 | 8:22 PM

GLASGOW, Ky. — A suspect in a standoff involving Glasgow Police and the Barren County Sheriff’s Office has been detained.

Glasgow Police responded to the scene at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. A person was apparently reported for having a gun. It’s unclear what the person was doing with the weapon.

The unidentified Black man was detained by Glasgow Police shortly after 8 p.m. Several people became angry while officers detained the man.

“Let him walk,” bystanders shouted.

The suspect appeared to show some resistance against officers. Three patrol persons walked the man to a nearby cruiser.

Several people continue to be at the scene cursing police officers. No further information is available at this time.