Streets reopen in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood after police situation

Nov 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2020 Updated Nov 3, 2020

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The LMPD was called to South Shelby and East Kentucky Streets for what it describes as a "police situation" about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Nov. 3, 2020

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Streets in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood reopened after what was called a "police situation."

A Louisville Metro Police spokeswoman confirms that officers were called to a home near South Shelby Street and East Kentucky Street about 11:35 a.m. Tuesday. Streets in that area were blocked for about 90 minutes, as police looked for suspects. There is no information about what the suspect is wanted for.

SWAT was called for a possible standoff, but police determined the suspects had already left the home on South Shelby Street. Officers continue to interview people in the area.