"Officers responded to reports of gunshots at a business on the unit block of New Montgomery Street at 12:16 p.m. on Saturday, the San Francisco Police Department told SFGATE in a statement. The San Francisco Chronicle reported the business as being the Palace Hotel on the corner of New Montgomery and Market streets. (The Chronicle and SFGATE are both owned by Hearst but have separate newsrooms.)"
"Officers located a possible suspect inside the building and gave commands to exit. The suspect refused, barricading inside the building. Affected parts of the building have been evacuated, SFPD said. No injuries have been reported. SFPD's Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Team "are on scene attempting to obtain a peaceful resolution," SFPD said. The public is being asked to stay away from the area as officers attempt to negotiate with the suspect. A section of Market Street near the hotel is closed, the Chronicle reported."
"A standoff is taking place between police and a person barricaded inside a downtown San Francisco building, officials confirmed. Officers responded to reports of gunshots at a business on the unit block of New Montgomery Street at 12:16 p.m. on Saturday, the San Francisco Police Department told SFGATE in a statement. People with information regarding the incident are asked to contact SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with "SFPD.""
A standoff is occurring in downtown San Francisco after officers responded to reports of gunshots at a business on the unit block of New Montgomery Street at 12:16 p.m. A possible suspect was located inside a building and refused commands to exit, barricading inside. Affected parts of the building were evacuated and no injuries have been reported. SFPD's Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Team is on scene attempting to obtain a peaceful resolution. The public has been asked to stay away and a section of Market Street near the location is closed. Authorities request tips via phone or TIP411.
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