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Barricaded subject in Boston prompts building evacuation, police say

Allston barricaded subject

BOSTON — Officers are in the process of evacuating a building after a person barricaded themselves inside, according to authorities.

Boston Police say they responded to an apartment building at 219 Western Avenue around 4:12 p.m. for a barricaded subject.

The building’s residents are being evacuated as a precaution.

Police are asking the public to avoid the area for the time being.

No further information was immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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