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An ex-firefighter is in police custody after allegedly taking several people hostage at a fire station near Philadelphia on Tuesday, according to local media reports. A firefighter is in police custody after allegedly taking four firefighters hostage at a fire station near Philadelphia on Tuesday, according to local media reports.
An armed man reportedly took the hostages around 11 am at the LaMott Fire House in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, according to reports.An armed man reportedly took the hostages around 11 am at the LaMott Fire House in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, according to reports.
  
Firefighters being held hostage by armed suspect in Elkins Park, PA pic.twitter.com/fuxOY8uucxFirefighters being held hostage by armed suspect in Elkins Park, PA pic.twitter.com/fuxOY8uucx
Initial reports claim that the ex-firefighter allegedly was holding hostage three people at the fire station. Local law enforcement now reportedly has a suspect in custody. Initial reports claim that the suspect allegedly was holding hostage four other firefighters with a handgun in the station's basement. Police now say the suspect was in a dispute with the fire company up until yesterday.
Local law enforcement now reportedly has a suspect in custody.
The local ABC affiliate reported that police officers entered the firehouse through a garage and closed the garage behind them. Around 11:50 am, the suspect was taken into police custody.The local ABC affiliate reported that police officers entered the firehouse through a garage and closed the garage behind them. Around 11:50 am, the suspect was taken into police custody.
Police also have detained several people, though it is not clear if they are suspects or civilians. Police also have detained others, though it is not clear if they are suspects or civilians.
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