Two arrested in Park Slope standoff following reports of shots fired: police
Two men who barricaded themselves inside a Brooklyn home were arrested following an hours-long standoff with law enforcement Saturday afternoon, according to police and sources.
Authorities responded to 164 St. Johnās Place between 6th and 7th avenues in Park Slope around 1:30 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired ā later recovering two shell casings at the scene, police said.
Police, who had the area cordoned off, said no injuries were reported.
The two perps were taken into custody around 4 p.m. when authorities gained access to the brownstone after negotiations speahreded by the cityās Emergency Service Unit, police and sources said.
The NYPDās Aviation Unit was also on scene.
A firearm was not recovered at the scene, said police said, who are in the process of securing a search warrant for the dwelling.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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