Birch Tree, MO. – Ozark Radio has received reports of a developing situation out of Birch Tree, MO., where an individual with active warrants has barricaded themselves inside of a residence in a stand-off with police.
Exact details are unclear at this this time, but it appears that the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office responded to an active call earlier this morning, which led to an individual with active Howell County Arrest Warrants barricading themselves inside of a trailer residence. The subject is rumored to be armed.
Howell County SWAT and Shield units have been called to assist in resolving the situation. Residents in the area are urged to avoid areas with any active law enforcement responding to calls in locations around Birch Tree.