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NILES — Police are currently responding to an active situation on Third Street in Niles.

At least a half dozen Niles City Police have blocked off Third Street between Oak and Hickory streets, as officers are handling an active situation.

Neighbors at the scene reported hearing police shout a name before shooting a flash gun into the air.

The situation remains active. Police have no further information to report at this time.

This is a developing story. Leaderpub.com will be updated as more information becomes available.