A Cambridge man in his 40s was arrested by police Saturday afternoon after he allegedly pulled a gun on his health care worker and barricaded himself in his apartment, according to authorities.
The health care worker went to the man’s home on Massachusetts Avenue to administer his medication. The man allegedly became upset, demanded money from the worker and pulled a gun, according to a statement from Cambridge police.
Police said the worker ran out of the apartment and called 911.
Cambridge Police, Emergency Medical Services and the Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) responded and talked the man out of the residence, according to police.
The man was taken to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation, according to officials. His name was not released.
According to police, the man had three other warrants for breaking and entering, malicious destruction of property and criminal harassment.
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