Police say an armed man locked his ex-boyfriend in a closet leading to a barricade situation in Philadelphia Saturday afternoon.
The ordeal began when a 27-year-old man broke up with his 23-year-old boyfriend, according to investigators.
After the breakup, the 23-year-old man allegedly went to the 27-year-old man’s home on the 3700 block of North 16th Street around 2:45 p.m. armed with a gun. He then locked the 27-year-old man in a closet, officials said.
Police called the 27-year-old man several times but then lost contact with him, officials said. A SWAT team arrived at the scene and set up a staging area. Residents on the second and third floors of the building were evacuated.
Police later entered the home shortly after 4 p.m. but didn't find anyone inside, according to investigators. While the barricade situation is over, police continue to search for the suspect and victim.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
