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Armed man detained after barricading himself inside semi-truck, Sacramento Police say

Officers asked people to avoid the area of Richards Boulevard and 7th Street on Saturday afternoon.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man allegedly armed with a metal pole was safely detained after barricading himself in the front seat of a semi-truck on Richards Boulevard, Sacramento Police said Saturday afternoon.

The situation began around 1 p.m. in the 500 block of Richards Boulevard, between 7th Street and Sequoia Park Boulevard, according to police.

The man was wanted in connection to a burglary of a nearby business. Police shot pepper ball rounds into the truck, which were initially unsuccessful.

Officers asked people to seek alternate routes in the area as Richards Boluelavrd was closed.

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