Cops said Wednesday morning that they are responding to an active shooter situation unfolding in Melbourne, Florida.
Members of the public are being asked to avoid the area of Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue.
A spokesperson for the police department told DailyMail.com they were met with fire as they arrived at the scene of an apartment building after receiving a call about suspicious activity.
Police believes a man is now barricaded in one of the apartments.
Melbourne Police Department said: ‘Melbourne PD is actively working an active shooter situation in the area of Babcock & Strawbridge.
‘Please avoid the area. Press staging area is in the parking lot north of Hibicus, west of Babcock. We will keep you updated as we receive more info.’