Officers manage armed standoff near North J Street
Heard on: Fort Smith Police Dispatch
03:26
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Have the other units. Just be advised, he did try to throw a knife at us.
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to an apparent armed standoff near North J Street and North 4th Street in Fort Smith. A person reportedly threw a knife at officers and stayed on the porch while family members remained inside the home. Officers requested shields and less-lethal options like beanbag rounds. EMS waited nearby in case of injuries.
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