ST. LOUIS – Police have confirmed that prisoners have taken a 70-year-old guard hostage at the city Justice Center.

Officers say there is no riot happening. It’s unknown if anyone has been injured. The guard was unarmed.


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Several police vehicles are on scene. Tucker is currently closed between Market and Clark, between the Justice Center and City Hall.

FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.