There’s a large emergency response in Shirlington following reports of an armed man suffering a mental health crisis.
Numerous police units are on scene, along with medics standing by, due to the incident on the 4200 block of Campbell Avenue. Some roads in the Shirlington Village area have been blocked during the response.
An Arlington County police spokeswoman confirmed the incident, which started around 2 p.m.
“Police remain on scene investigating,” said ACPD spokeswoman Ashley Savage.
Update at 3:50 p.m. — The situation has been resolved and officers are now leaving the scene, according to police.
POLICE ACTIVITY: ACPD investigated a mental health call for service in the 4200 block of Campbell Avenue. The investigation did not reveal an ongoing threat to the community and officers are returning to service. pic.twitter.com/SbybkZV4Bh
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) March 17, 2023