Tacoma Narrows Bridge eastbound lanes closed after crisis

Eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Gig Harbor, Washington, remains closed after police responded to a person in crisis.

Washington State Patrol confirmed the incident involves firearms but no shots fired or injuries reported.

Closure began around 8:30 pm local time; no reopening timeline provided.

Negotiators and multiple agencies, including Tacoma Police Department, are working to resolve the situation peacefully.

Authorities urged motorists to stay in their vehicles due to high risk factors.