Police block off part of Jefferson City street; armored vehicle on scene

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Several Jefferson City police cruisers blocked a street in a Jefferson City neighborhood on Tuesday.

An armored vehicle was also at the scene on Olive Street. Some officers wore body armor and were armed with long guns.

An ABC 17 News reporter saw two officers walking a man in handcuffs over to a police car and take him into custody, but it wasn't clear how he was connected to the scene. Police said in a news release that officers were investigating an assault and weapons offense. Police sent a public alert telling people to avoid the area.

A follow-up alert at about 5:20 p.m. said the scene was cleared.

A Jefferson City Police lieutenant told ABC 17 News that the department does not plan to release any new information until Wednesday. He said the situation is still considered to be under investigation.