Update: Miramar police say standoff with armed man barricaded in home has ended
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A standoff with an armed man who barricaded himself in a home ended Friday night, Miramar police said.
Since around 12:45 p.m., officers were at a home in the 7500 block of Juniper Street trying to get in contact with Styvens Jean, 27, who was inside armed with a knife, police said.
It was unclear what caused Jean to barricade himself.
WPLG-Local 10 News spoke with neighbor Rochaya Reid, who said, “I’m just really shocked and surprised at the moment. I hope everybody’s OK. I hope nobody got hurt in the situation.”
By 8 p.m., authorities said Jean was arrested and would be taken to the Broward County Main Jail. He will be charged with aggravated assault and simple battery.
This is a developing story.
This story was originally published January 2, 2026 at 6:19 PM.
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