Damon parking incident resolved after two hours, police say

(ABC 6 News) – According to Rochester police, officers responded to the Damon parking ramp at 15 3rd Avenue SW around 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10.

The call was for a person in crisis, according to RPD’s public information officer, Amanda Grayson.

After speaking with the individual for two hours, the crisis ended when the person was taken to St. Marys Hospital for care, Grayson added.

Roads were blocked off from 2nd St. SW to West Center St. during the Sunday night incident, and officers requested that the general public avoid the area.

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(ABC 6 News) – A large police presence was spotted in downtown Rochester, near the Damon parking ramp, with officers urging the community to stay away from the area.

According to ABC 6 News crews at the scene, the incident occurred sometime around 9 p.m. on 3rd Ave. SW.

Roads were blocked off from 2nd St. SW to West Center St.

The Rochester Police Dept., Rocester Fire Dept. and Mayo Clinic Ambulance were at the scene.

Around 10:30 p.m., first responders began clearing the scene and removing the caution tape in the area.

This is a developing story and ABC 6 News will update this article once more information is available.