Updated 11:55 a.m.

Illinois State Police, in a news release, say Jacksonville police asked for assistance with a barricaded gunman who reportedly fired shots during a domestic disturbance. ISP resources included crisis negotiators and SWAT officers. No injuries are reported.

Updated 11:45 a.m.

No injuries are reported after a ten-hour standoff in Jacksonville. WAND Tee Vee reports a man surrendered around 11:30 Friday morning. State police said a man with a gun was barricaded alone in a home in the 700 block of Park Street. Because of the proximity to Jacksonville Middle School, class was cancelled there today. Police on the scene included a SWAT team.

Updated 8:40 a.m.

The incident which has led to the closure of Jacksonville Middle School Friday is reported as a standoff with a barricaded individual in a neighborhood behind the school. WAND Tee Vee reports it started around 1:30 a.m. and now involves the Illinois State Police SWAT team. People are advised to avoid the area, including Hoagland Blvd., Park St., and Daly Dr.

(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Jacksonville Middle School has canceled class Friday because of what is described as an active crime scene nearby.

Our news partners at WAND Tee Vee report police consider the matter dangerous, possibly extending into the school day.

Only the middle school is affected.