Melbourne police respond to ‘active shooter situation’

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Melbourne police officers are responding to an “active shooter situation,” according to the department.

Police responded to the area of Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue.

People are asked to avoid the area of Babcock Street and Hibiscus Boulevard and Babcock Street and Fee Avenue.

No other information has been provided.

Sky 6 flew above the scene before noon, providing views of armored vehicles among the law enforcement units gathered there.

This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.

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