UPDATE 10:31 a.m.: AP reports that authorities say a barricade situation that closed streets in southwest Washington has ended without injury. 

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D.C. police spokesman Eric Frost says an adult male surrendered to authorities about 8:45 a.m. after taking an adult female hostage. Frost says the situation began about 4:30 a.m. on N Street. Officers recovered a weapon from the scene. 

The man has been charged with kidnapping while armed. No other details were available.

UPDATE 9:18 a.m.: ABC 7 News reports roads are now being reopened in Southwest.

Still, there are no reported injuries. The scene is clearing at this time.

UPDATE 8:27 a.m.: ABC 7 News reports a person emerged from the home a short while ago and has been arrested by police.

UPDATE 8:21 a.m.: AP reports a SWAT team has been called to the scene.

D.C. police spokesman Eric Frost says the situation began about 5 a.m. Police have not identified the person or said if they are a man or woman. They have also not explained how the incident began.

UPDATE 7:01 a.m.: Due to police activity, the following streets are closed:

- 1300 block of Canal St S.W.
- Half St S.W from M St to P St S.W.
- First St and N St S.W.
- Howison Pl and N St S.W.
- Canal St and O St S.W.
- Delaware and M St S.W.
- South Capitol and N St S.W.

Drivers are urged to use alternate routes.

UPDATE 6:29 a.m.: ABC 7 reports several roads are shut down near N Street in Southwest. Police are setting up a command post at 1300 Canal Street.

UPDATE 6:26 a.m.: ABC 7 News has learned two people are involved in this situation. There are no reported  injuries so far. 

D.C. Fire and EMS is assisting.

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Metropolitan Police confirm that officers are on the scene of a barricade situation in Southwest early Wednesday.

It's happening near N Street. ABC 7 News reports roads are closed to all traffic near the area.

ABC 7 has a crew in route to the scene. Please check back for more updates.