NANTICOKE, Pa. — Update:
A Luzerne County man is dead after an hours-long standoff in Nanticoke Friday.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were called to the 300 block of East Church Street around 4 p.m. after Nathan Wright, 32, locked himself inside his home with a gun.
Police from several different departments were called in, as well as the Pennsylvania State Police Emergency Response Team (SERT).
After several hours, troopers used a drone to see inside the home and found Wright dead. They believe he shot himself.
Troopers say this is an active investigation.
There is no word yet on what led to the standoff in Luzerne County.
Original Story:
Police are on the scene of a standoff in Luzerne County.
Trooper William Evans says a gunman barricaded himself inside his home along the 300 block of East Church Street in Nanticoke Friday afternoon.
Police from several different departments are on scene as well as the Pennsylvania State Police Emergency Response Team (SERT).
There is no word yet on what led to the standoff in Luzerne County.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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