Chicago SWAT responds to block on South Side, police say

CHICAGO - A SWAT situation is underway Monday night on Chicago's South Side.

According to the Chicago Police Department, the city's SWAT team is assisting the Posen Police Department with the ongoing situation in the 4900 block of South Prairie Avenue.

It is unclear at this time why the SWAT situation is taking place.

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Police released very few details, but according to an unconfirmed report, it may be related to carjacking suspects barricading themselves inside a home.

No further details were immediately available.