ANSONIA - Ansonia Police investigated a complaint at about 3 a.m. today of a person with an altered mental status on Prospect Street.
The male was reported to be acting irrationally, and armed with a handgun.
The male refused to exit the home when contacted by police.
With the assistance of a relative, the male was convinced to exit the house where he was taken into protective custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.
A search warrant at the home located two firearms, police said.
No arrest has been made at this time and the investigation is still ongoing.
This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.
