UPDATE – The matter has now been resolved without incident. Highway 97 is open for traffic.
A portion of Highway 97 near Christopher Road is closed as police deal with a report of a man with firearm at a residence in the area.
Police were called out at about 9:30 a.m. A portion of the highway will be closed while officers work to resolve the situation. Traffic control professionals are en route to the area to detour traffic. Police are asking the public to avoid the area until further notice.