According to the Manatee County Sheriffs Office (MCSO), deputies are engaged in an hours-long standoff while attempting to serve an arrest warrant in a Palmetto neighborhood.

The suspect is wanted on a violation of probation charge on a previous domestic violence charge.

Deputies said the incident is unfolding in the 3300 block of 54th Street East. Residents in the area have been instructed to shelter in place as law enforcement works to resolve the situation.

Resident Freddie Russo said this has been going on since 2 p.m., and he hasn't been able to leave his house due to the amount of police presence.

Officials have not released details about the suspect or the nature of the warrant.

This is a developing story.

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