Person barricaded in Superior Pawn & Gun in Hampton: HPD

A person has barricaded themselves in the Superior Pawn & Gun shop in Hampton.

When Hampton Police officers arrived following reports of a robbery, they saw a suspect outside the business, who then retreated inside.

Police say West Mercury Boulevard eastbound and westbound lanes between N. Kings Street and LaSalle Avenue are closed.

Police have created a perimeter and are still on scene as of 9:45 a.m.

Superior Pawn & Gun is home to Hampton's only public indoor shooting range, according to its website. They also offer firearms training courses.

This is a developing story. Stay with News 3 for updates.

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