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Westside SWAT scene is connected to armed bank robbery investigation

Jacksonville, FL — Jacksonville Police have surrounded a home on Patrice Court, after a person inside confronted officers while armed.

JSO says they were following up on the investigation in to an armed robbery at a Wells Fargo earlier today. Police won't say whether the suspect in the robbery is the person in the home.

We’re told that suspect confronted JSO while armed when police arrived at the scene, but no shots were fired at that time. Since then, JSO says they have had some contact with the suspect, but so far they have not been able to get him out of the home.

There have been no confirmed shots fired through this incident. JSO says they have not confirmed any hostages in the home either.

Some homes on Ricker Road between Melvin Road and Sharbeth Drive have been evacuated as police continue the investigation. We’re told the road will remain blocked until the situation is resolved.

A Wells Fargo on San Juan was robbed around 10:55 AM by an armed suspect who was wearing a dark colored hoodie and mask. The suspect is described as a slim built man. The teller gave the suspect money, and nobody was hurt in the robbery incident.

This is a developing story that will be updated in to the afternoon.

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