- Gunfire erupted in the first floor of the garage for St Charles’ City Hall Monday
Missouri police are in a standoff with a shooter who has taken hostages in a parking garage in St Charles near City Hall.
Gunfire erupted in the first floor of the garage after yelling was heard on Monday, according to St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer.
St Charles, a city of approximately 70,493, is about 30 minutes northwest of St Louis.
No injuries have been reported.
A large police presence remains by the parking garage, which serves City Hall.
Missouri police are in a standoff with a shooter who has taken hostages in the parking garage in St Charles near City Hall
A mental health professional is on the scene as the situation unfolds, according to local media
Officers have closed off traffic in the area as the investigation unfolds.
Mayor Borgmeyer said the incident is likely related to a court case that did not go well for someone, as reported by KSDK.
A mental health professional is on the scene as the situation unfolds, according to local media.
A man appears to be locked inside his car with a woman and has told police he has a gun.