Large police presence on E 13th which is closed between Denali and Fairbanks. Please avoid the area.

At 11:13 AM on February 10, 2020, APD responded to a residence on the 400-block of E 13th Avenue in reference to a disturbance with a weapon. There are no reports of any injuries at this time and police are in the process of contacting those who are involved.

There is a large police presence in the area and E 13th Avenue is currently closed between Denali and Fairbanks. Please follow officer’s instructions if you are on the area. If you don’t need to be in the vicinity, please avoid it and seek alternative routes until further notice.

Also, we ask the public and the media to refrain from posting/publishing photos and/or video of the scene until the situation is over. Showing tactical positions and movements in these types of situations can put the public and officers’ safety at risk.

We appreciate the community's cooperation and understanding during our response and we will keep you informed of any new developments.