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The barricade situation in the Waikiki Sunset Hotel ended with no injuries early Wednesday after about 12 hours, police said.

In a social media post before 5 a.m., Honolulu police said, “The male was taken into custody. No injuries were reported. Roads in the area have been reopened.”

Hotel guests were allowed to return after being evacuated during the standoff.

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More than 250 people were evacuated late Tuesday afternoon from the Waikiki Sunset Hotel after a man barricaded himself in a room in the hotel condominium.

Theresa Van Greunen, spokesperson for Aqua-Aston Hospitality, “We are cooperating closely with local law enforcement for a peaceful resolution to the barricade situation. The safety, security, and well-being of all guests and associates is a top priority. At this time we ask that you please direct any questions to law enforcement as this is an ongoing investigation. “

Honolulu police said that a hotel employee who had been sent to the man’s room this afternoon was confronted by the man who was armed with what “appeared to be a knife.”

The man then barricaded himself in the room. HPD Specialized Services officers are responding, and police have said that the public should avoid the area.

Jessica Lani Rich, president and CEO of the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii, said police contacted the nonprofit to assist in evacuating people from the 229 Paoakalani Ave. location where the incident was taking place. Rich said evacuees were taken to the Hilton Hawaiian Village, where they are in a Tapa Tower ballroom.

The nonprofit VASH, which assists visitors in crisis, is providing food for the stranded people, while Hilton Hawaiian Village is providing water and blankets.

“As soon as the barricade situation is over, VASH will provide transportation for all of the guests to get back to the hotel,” Rich said.