No officers were injured in the shooting, police said. The incident remained active and ongoing as of late Wednesday, and authorities urged residents and motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

Officers with rifles drawn were seen on the scene, along with SWAT team members. Police could be heard yelling and were evacuating nearby homes as they contained the residence.

Ivan Gonzalez, a New Bedford resident who lives nearby, described hearing a burst of gunfire.

"It was very loud. It sounded like firecrackers, but it was loud. You can tell that it was shots," Gonzalez said.

He said his thoughts were with neighbors caught in the middle of the police operation.

"Well, I kind of feel bad for them. Yeah, because, I mean, you know, everybody's minding their own business doing their thing. This happens, you know? So I do worry for them," he said.

Gonzalez also reflected on the broader need for people in crisis to seek support.

"There's a lot of people that need help out, you know, out here in the world and they don't know how to look for help. And that's what happens," he said.

Police have not released additional details about what led to the shooting or the identity of the suspect. The circumstances of the barricade remain under investigation.

The standoff drew a large law enforcement presence to the residential street, a familiar scene in a city that has grappled with gun violence and strained emergency resources. Community advocates have long called for expanded mental health and crisis intervention services alongside traditional policing, arguing that early support can prevent confrontations from escalating.

Authorities asked the public to continue avoiding Blackmer Street and to follow police direction until the situation is resolved. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.