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Man barricaded in steeple of Kensington church
Officials say a man was barricaded in a Kensington church after police say he pointed a gun at them from the steeple.
KENSINGTON - A church in Kensington has become a scene of fear as a man is said to be barricaded in the steeple.
Officials declared the barricade situation Monday night around 8:15, on the 700 block of East Cornwall Street.
Police were called to the church after receiving reports of a man standing on the steeple at the church. Officials said it was believed the man was under the influence of narcotics.
When officers arrived, officials say the man pointed a long gun at police.
The barricade was immediately called. SWAT and Tactical Air were called in.
No other details were released.