UPDATE:
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— Illinois State Police and local law enforcement are continuing to respond to a barricaded subject believed to be armed, but alone, in a home in the 700 block of Park Street in Jacksonville.
ISP confirm this is not a hostage situation. ​
Jacksonville Middle school is closed for the day, and outside activities at an area college are cancelled. ISP ensure that the public is not at risk at this time. ​
This is a developing story.
ORIGINAL:
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— Jacksonville School District 117 has cancelled classes for Jacksonville Middle School today due to an active crime scene near the school.
District administrators have been told by police that the situation is dangerous. The other JSD 117 schools will hold classes as normal.
The Jacksonville Police Department has confirmed a large presence in the area, but could not release anymore details about the situation at this time.