UPDATE: 5:50 p.m.: The Eureka Police Department announces, via Facebook:

The adult female and three juveniles were safely removed from the premises. However the incident has ended with an officer involved shooting of the suspect. The scene will continue to be secured, so please avoid the area. We will release more info as it comes available. This is still an active crime scene.

Officers tell our Andrew Goff, at the scene, that no more information will be released tonight.

###

###

There is a heavy police presence on Union Street near the intersection of 14th this morning, as police try to resolve a situation involving a barricaded subject holding hostages in a home.

According to a Facebook post from the Eureka Police Department, the incident began when police received a report of a stabbing at the residence, apparently injuring a juvenile. A SWAT team has been deployed and is attempting to negotiate with the suspect. Neighboring residents and businesses have been advised to shelter in place.

Streets are closed near the intersection. Avoid the area. We’ll update when we know more.