Auburn police are involved in a standoff and have sent out a shelter in place alert

A protective order was issued for the area of ​​South Seward Avenue and Frances and Augustus Streets around 6:30 p.m. Friday. The ministry declined to provide further details to The Citizen.

More than a dozen police officers are on scene, as well as the Auburn Fire Department, Auburn City Ambulance and NYSEG. The Auburn Police Department also uses a drone.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.