Police in Missouri battle with gunman who took hostages in St Charles City Hall parking lot

  • Shots were fired on the first floor of the St Charles City Hall garage on Monday

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Police in Missouri are battling a gunman who took hostages in a parking garage in St. Charles near City Hall.

Gunfire erupted on the first floor of the garage after yelling was heard Monday, according to St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer.

A mental health professional is on the scene as the situation develops, according to local media.

No injuries have been reported.

A large police presence remains at the car park which serves City Hall.

Police in Missouri are battling a gunman who has taken hostages in a parking garage in St.  Charles near City Hall

Police in Missouri are battling a gunman who has taken hostages in a parking garage in St. Charles near City Hall

A mental health professional is on the scene as the situation develops, according to local media

A mental health professional is on the scene as the situation develops, according to local media

A mental health professional is on the scene as the situation develops, according to local media

Officers have closed the area to traffic while the investigation unfolds.

Borgmeyer Borgmeyer said the incident is likely related to a lawsuit that didn’t go well for someone, as reported by KSDK.