According to Blacksburg Police, officers responded to a call in reference to an emotionally disturbed person that was armed with an assault style rifle.

The incident happened March 29 on Briarwood Drive in Blacksburg.

According to police the incident resulted in a brief lock down of Blacksburg High School and Middle School. Police said there was a large police presence in the area.

According to Blacksburg Police, an 18-year-old man surrendered to police after a brief standoff.

The man was taken for a mental health evaluation, police said.