Seven Springs Boulevard has been shut down in both directions from San Jose Loop to Perrine Rd in New Port Richey due to a barricaded man.

  • Man barricaded in New Port Richey neighborhood 
  • SWAT team called
  • Man speaking to authorities

According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, a SWAT team has been called to home in the Woodgate neighborhood and at least five homes have been evacuated. 

Authorities said the man's wife or girlfriend called them early Wednesday, telling them the man was threatening to take his own life. 

SWAT responded and the man is talking to authorities but not coming out of the home. 

The situation remains an active scene.