CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville police were negotiating with an armed man who was threatening to harm himself Thursday, March 1, 2018 around 5 p.m.
The standoff happened in a field near Exit 11 and the Super 8 motel.
Clarksville Police Department spokesman Jim Knoll said the public is not in danger.
Crisis negotiators are working to prevent the man, who was armed, from harming himself.
The Montgomery County Tactical Team is on the scene assisting CPD.
A heavy police presence was at the scene. Traffic is backed up in the area and drivers should avoid it if possible.
No further information is available at this time.
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