MADRAS, OR -- A Madras neighborhood was evacuated and others ordered to "shelter in place" Monday night, as law enforcement responded to a report of a man in crisis inside a home on NE Cedar.

The initial call came in at about 6:25 p.m. of an armed man who had reportedly harmed himself. Witnesses say he fired shots, although no other injuries were reported. Everyone else inside the home was able to get out. 

In addition to Madras Police, the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Jefferson County Fire & EMS responded. Cascade Natural Gas was later asked to shut off gas to the area, after firefighters reported smelling a strong odor. 

A search warrant was issued and officers entered the home at about 8:20. The man was taken to the hospital for evaluation and neighbors were allowed to return home. 

In a statement, Madras Police Chief Timothey Plummer said, "From beginning to end, officers kept the safety of all, including the person experiencing crisis, at the forefront. Dispatchers did an outstanding job, neighbors did exactly what officers asked, and all law eforcement teams worked together flawlessly. While the incident caused some temporary inconveniences to the neighbors, the inconveniences were necessary for everyone's safety."