Scene clears after police, SWAT called to O’Reilly in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — A large police presence was called to an O’Reilly Auto Parts in Springfield Friday evening.

Around 9:20 p.m. Springfield police were called to the O’Reilly on East Main Street to reports of a man who barricaded himself inside the store, according to initial reports.

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Police cleared the scene around 11:20 p.m. after a large police presence was called to O’Reilly Auto Parts in Springfield Friday evening.

Springfield police did not speak to our News Center 7 crew on the scene.

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It is not known if anyone is in custody.

Our crew on the scene did see a SWAT vehicle leaving the scene.

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Initial reports indicate that witnesses saw the man with a gun.

A photo by an iWitness7 reporter shows multiple Springfield cruisers on the scene.

We will continue following this story and update as new details are available.

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E. Main Street Police Investigation (Staff)

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