Updated at 9:25 p.m.: The man was safely apprehended by police.
Earlier: Local police are responding to an incident this evening at Springfield Mall where a man is reportedly “experiencing a crisis,” according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
The man is standing on the top deck of a parking garage, according to police.
“Our co-responder unit and officers are attempting to negotiate with the man,” FCPD wrote in a statement.
As of 5:45 p.m., police are urging people to avoid the area.
Officers are at the Springfield Mall for a man experiencing a crisis. He's standing on the top deck of a parking garage. Our Co-Responder Unit and officers are attempting to negotiate with the man. Please avoid the area. #FCPD pic.twitter.com/tAa07uKEbi
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) September 6, 2023