Police Close Off West All Saints St. Wed. Following Reports Of A Suspicious Man With A Gun

The situation was resolved peacefully.

 

Frederick, Md (KM) Reports of a suspicious man armed with a rifle or shotgun sent Frederick Police to the 100 block of West All Saints Street on Wednesday morning at around 9:17.

Authorities say a caller to the Department gave a detailed description and a direction of travel for the man. Officers closed off that area to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. .

Police say the man went into a home, and an officer was able to make contact with him by phone. He agreed to come outside and speak with officers

Authorities say the information gathered by patrol officers and detectives indicated the man had not violated any laws, and was not a threat.; and the individual inside the home he entered was not in danger.

The man was released without charges.

 

By Kevin McManus