Peabody resident Gina Sabella said she witnessed the alarming situation right as it unfolded. Police then established a perimeter and called in additional state police resources, including a crisis negotiation unit. Sabella watched as police exited their vehicles and stood behind their doors with guns drawn, facing the suspects vehicle. ANDOVER - A bank robbery suspect who barricaded and shot himself in his car on Interstate 495 Tuesday night has died, according to Massachusetts State Police. 2023 Cox Media Group. ANDOVER, Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities are investigating after a standoff ended with the suspect taking his own life in Andover, Minnesota. (WHDH) - An armed suspect who barricaded himself in a vehicle on I-495 Tuesday has suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to State Police. The standoff took place in Andover near the Andover-Lawrence line. Skip to Main Content OpenCloseMenu Home News COVID Local National Politics Crime Traffic Jobs Sports Red Sox When officers approached the vehicle, Miele was holding a gun to his head. (Hockley County Sheriff's Office) Three other officers were wounded and transported to a hospital At one point, police said Miele threw a ballistic vest and two ammunition magazines out of the car, but remained inside the car with the gun. Follow staff reporter Jill Harmacinski on Twitter @EagleTribJill. PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA SABELLA. An armed suspect who barricaded himself inside a vehicle on He ultimately shot himself around 9:10 p.m. and was rushed toLawrence General Hospital. They came out of everywhere, including the opposite side of the highway, she said. Traffic backed up for miles in both directions on I-495 while police tried to resolve a standoff peacefully. State Police spokesman David Procopio said late Tuesday that the man suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, and had been transported to Lawrence General Hospital. He was taken to Lawrence General Hospital where he died, police said. PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA SABELLA, July 19, 2022 - Police point their guns at the suspect of multiple bank robberies in Lawrence during an armed standoff on Interstate 495, near the Andover and Lawrence line on Tuesday night. WebA person with a gun kept police in a standoff that shut down Interstate 495 in Andover for hours Tuesday evening, Massachusetts State Police said. Law enforcement officials could be seen with guns drawn, focused on a dark-colored sedan that had pulled off in the median, near Interstate 93 and the Lawrence/Andover line. No other information was released. No additional information was immediately available. July 19, 2022 - Police point guns at a suspect in multiple bank robberies in Lawrence during a standoff on Interstate 495, near the Andover and Lawrence line on Tuesday night. Aerial footage of the scene showed police vehicles blocking traffic near Exit 40. Investigators officially determined Miele died by suicide. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. She captured video of the incident with her phone. Anthony Miele, age 49, was wanted in connection with multiple bank robberies in southeastern Massachusetts, according to Massachusetts State Police. Officials: Suspect involved in standoff with, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Medical helicopter called for 2-vehicle crash in Dracut, Officials: Suspect involved in standoff with police shoots himself inside vehicle on I-495, Less stress and more golf: Chelmsford Police chief announces retirement after 33 years of service, Maura Healeys first budget themes: Spending increases, tax relief, Bill needs a kidney: Tyngsboro man searches for lifesaving donor, Seeing orbs in photos? A native of upstate New York, Aaron Curtis previously worked as a reporter for upstate daily newspapers including The Palladium-Times, based in Oswego, and The Daily Messenger, located in Canandaigua. Anthony Miele, 49, shot himself while police negotiators were attempting to convince him to surrender peacefully, officers said. It will be citywide, he said. This information led to an areawide broadcast to look out for the vehicle and suspect, Jackson said. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Procopio said police patrols and tactical units responded to the scene. Justin Constantino, Assistant Director of Community Development, said the grant was initially limited to businesses on Andover Road. Low 34F. She estimates sitting in her car for approximately two hours. METHUEN, MA The suspect in a Wednesday morning SWAT standoff was arrested after being found hiding in a piece of furniture in the attic, police said. At one point, the suspect threw a ballistic vest and two firearm magazines out of the car, but maintained possession of the handgun inside the vehicle, Procopio said. "We would also like to thank the citizens of Andover for their outpouring of love and support, this was particularly touching for us and I know it meant the world to Sergeant Connor. Sabella estimated that she was in her car for about two hours before police had all the stopped vehicles turn around and drive back toward the nearest exit. July 19, 2022 - Police point their guns at the suspect of multiple bank robberies in Lawrence during an armed standoff on Interstate 495, near the Andover and Anthony Miele, 49, of Quincy, was pronounced dead shortly before midnight at Lawrence General Hospital, state police announced late Wednesday morning. Anthony Miele, age 49, was wanted in connection Police said Miele later died at Lawrence General Hospital. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. ANDOVER - The man who shot and killed himself in a standoff that shut down Route 495 in Andover Tuesday evening was a suspect in a string of bank By Dave Copeland Jul 20, 2022 A man shot himself after barricading himself in a car on Interstate 495 in Andover, forcing Massachusetts State Police to close the ANDOVER, Kan. (KWCH) - The goal is to make the city more accessible and welcoming. I was just more concerned is this going to be a shootout, and if it is, theres no place for me to go.. I was just more concerned is this going to be a shootout, and if it is, theres no place for me to go.. When officers tried to stop the car, police say the driver took off onto Route 28 and then to I-495. Video from the scene showed a lengthy backup behind police vehicles on the highway, with cars at a complete standstill. Aaron is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. Several commuters said on social media they had been stuck in bumper to bumper traffic for over an hour. Other area police departments joined in the procession of police cars. Skip to content. ANDOVER, Mass. Something needs to be cut. "Miele killed himself while state police negotiators were attempting to convince him to surrender peacefully," according to the statement. ANDOVER, Mass. ANDOVER - State police say one person was transported to Lawrence General Hospital with serious injuries after a crash Friday Stay up to date with everything Boston. Haverhill, Drivers were warned to avoid the area during Tuesday's standoff. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Procopio said the suspect continued to flee south on Route 28 into Lawrence and then got on I-495 South with the two State Police cruisers in pursuit. Police said the suspect pulled into the median and barricaded himself inside the vehicle. Police had attempted to stop Miele, who was wanted for multiple bank robberies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, on I-495 southbound. The goal is to make the City of Andover more accessible and welcoming to visitors. Jackson said the suspect, dressed in a black ballistic vest, a black mask and a helmet, attempted to enter the Bluestone Bank after it had closed at about 4:50 p.m. Monday. At about 7:10 p.m., shortly after crossing into Andover, Procopio said the suspect pulled into the grass median, reversed direction of his car, and stopped. A driver apparently shot himself inside his vehicle after an hours-long standoff with State Police Tuesday evening on Interstate 495 near the Lawrence-Andover Now, after seven years, its expanding. An investigation into this incident is ongoing, State Police said. Norton Police Lt. Todd Jackson revealed on Wednesday that Miele is believed to be the same person who attempted to rob a Bluestone Bank on West Main Street in Norton the day before the standoff on I-495. Tammy Smith, at Timbuktu Bar and Grill, said the city paid for several upgrades at her restaurant, including the back patio. Procopio said at around 11:20 p.m. that the highway remains closed but some lanes are expected to be opened soon. He added the follow-up investigation into the shooting will be led by the Essex County District Attorneys Office. They said that his condition is unknown at this time. They drove across the median and they all lined up across the highway, so all the drivers had to stop.. Residents gathered in downtown Andover to see Grimm off after his 10 years with the police department. 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor, Wichita police: Search over, 4 girls reported as runaways found safe, Derby residents speak out against proposed 195 ft. cell phone tower, Jupiter, Venus draw attention in night sky, Police: Suspect dies after shooting, killing manager in Oklahoma City, City of Andover offering business improvement grants, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com. News helicopter footage showed police with guns drawn and aimed at the car. Methuen, PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA SABELLA, July 19, 2022 - Police point their guns at the suspect of multiple bank robberies in Lawrence during an armed standoff on Interstate 495, near the Andover and Lawrence line on Tuesday night. A native of upstate New York, Aaron Curtis previously worked as a reporter for upstate daily newspapers including The Palladium-Times, based in Oswego, and The Daily Messenger, located in Canandaigua. Story has been corrected with a link to the story about the building, Note that the Select Board only approved the proposed schedule through May, up to May 2023 Town Meeting. A suspect is missing following a failed police stop in Andover Tuesday, March 23. Troopers pulled up the car and saw Miele holding a gun to his head. Sabella said police eventually started to clear the highway, having all the stopped vehicles turn around and drive back toward the nearest exit. No troopers fired their weapons and Miele was the only person inside the vehicle, according to police. Maria Lopez said. The incident began at around 7 p.m. Tuesday, when Procopio said a State Police sergeant spotted a 2018 BMW sedan occupied by Miele parked outside the Digital Federal Credit Union on Broadway in Methuen. 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