Authorities respond to a report of a male individual with a gun at a residence in Waseca Monday evening

The Waseca Police Department was called to the 500 block of 7th Avenue SE Monday evening at approximately 6:25 p.m. for a report of a male individual with a gun at the residence.

Law enforcement officers blocked off 7th Avenue and reported that other household members were able to leave the residence, and one person was taken into custody.  Authorities stated that this is an ongoing and active investigation and more information will be released when it becomes available. 

The Waseca Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Waseca County Sheriff’s Office, police departments from New Richland and Janesville, plus also the Le Sueur County SWAT team.