MEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - A suspect is in custody following a tense standoff Thursday in Medford.

Video from Sky7 HD showed several police cruisers, along with armored vehicles, stationed in the area of Park Street between Tainter Street and Brogan Road.

Officers responded to the residence to conduct a well-being check for a man in his 40s, police say.

“Police officers encountered that male in a second-floor bedroom,” Medford Police Chief Jack Buckley said. “At that time, a male drew a firearm on the police officers (We) dealt with the suspect through negotiations and the use of tactical teams.”

Police eventually got into the home, and the man was taken into custody, an ending Buckley is thankful happened without violence.

“They put themselves on the line to try to safe a life even in this situation. It’s truly an exceptional job done by the officers today,” Buckley said.

Authorities asked residents to stay away from the neighborhood during the standoff due to ongoing police activity.

Police say the ongoing incident was “isolated to one particular residence.”

There is said to be no danger to those living in the area.

“It’s kind of scary. I drive by here every day, go to the gym and such, so kind of concerned what’s going on,” said one man who lives in the area.

No additional information was immediately available.

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