*EDITOR’S NOTE* – This story has been updated to include the 1:30 p.m. update from the Fox Valley Metro Police Department.
KIMBERLY, Wis. (WFRV) – Multiple agencies are on the scene of an ‘incident’ in Kimberly.
Authorities are on the scene of Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly. The Fox Valley Metro Police Department tells Local 5 that officers are at an ‘incident’.
It appears that multiple agencies are on the scene. A SWAT-style armored vehicle was seen on camera.
The Fox Valley Metro Police Department provided an update around 1:30 p.m. saying it is an active tactical situation with someone who is barricaded.
Authorities say the person is believed to be armed with a weapon. Residents are asked to avoid the area.
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Local 5 had a person at the scene. There was no information regarding the details of the incident.
The Kimberly School District said that as of 11 a.m., the 4K Center, Mapleview Intermediate and Parkview entered a ‘soft lockdown’ at the recommendation of the Metro Police Department.
All students are reportedly safe and schools will continue with their regular schedule.
No additional information was released at this time. Local 5 will continue to update this story.
