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CT Shelter In Place Issued Near Groton Marine Science Magnet HS Over Standoff With Woman Who Violated Protective Order

GROTON, CT. (THECOUNT) — Marine Science Magnet High School and West Side Middle School have issued a 2-hour delay amid a standoff situation in Groton Friday morning, according to reports.

An armed woman is in a standoff with tactical units in the city of Groton, according to police. The situation has caused a shelter in place for residents in the Morse Avenue area west of Shepherd Street to Cutler Street and Benham Road in Groton on Friday.

According to WFSB, around midnight a person called police and said a woman violated a protective order and was inside their home on Morse Avenue. Officers located a 49-year-old woman in the home, de-escalated the situation, and set up a perimeter, WFSB.

State Police have a negotiator on scene to try and end the standoff peacefully.

No weapons have been fired, said city of Groton Police Chief Michael Spellman.

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Geo quick facts: Groton is a town in New London County, Connecticut located on the Thames River. It is the home of General Dynamics Electric Boat, which is the major contractor for submarine work for the United States Navy – Wikipedia.

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