Feb 18 β€’ 09:20 UTC πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Norway Aftenposten

Man shoots at police in Bergen – unclear situation

A man has opened fire on police in Bergen and barricaded himself in his home, prompting a major police response without reported injuries.

In Bergen, Norway, a police operation is underway as a man has reportedly fired shots at police officers. This incident began shortly after 9 AM, with multiple reports of gunfire in the area. The police have confirmed that there are no reports of injuries so far. The situation remains tense as the suspect is barricaded in his home and has fired shots at police vehicles.

The local police, led by operations manager Bjarte Rebnord, has dispatched armed units to the scene and are actively working to locate a named individual who has a history of discharging a firearm on their property. Officers have cordoned off the area to ensure public safety and are implementing crisis negotiation strategies to establish communication with the suspect in hopes of peacefully resolving the situation.

As the incident unfolds, the police remain focused on the safety of the community. There is significant concern regarding the potential for escalation given the man's previous shooting incidents. Authorities are on high alert as they work to assess the situation and may implement further actions depending on how negotiations progress.

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