BRADENTON, Fla. - An armed suspect has barricaded inside a Manatee County home in the 800 block of 63rd Avenue West, according to deputies.

What we know:

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said detectives with its violent crimes task force were serving a search warrant when a person behind a closed door fired multiple shots at deputies.

Deputies were able to take cover and get out of the home unharmed, officials said.

Neighboring homes have been evacuated, and they said the SWAT team is trying to make contact with the man who remains inside the home on 63rd Avenue West.

MCSO said 63rd Avenue West is closed in both directions between 5th Street West and 13th Street West as a precaution.

What we don't know:

Deputies have not identified the suspect or said why they were serving

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