LAUDERDALE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT AND FLORENCE SWAT IN A STANDOFF WITH MAN

who has reportedly attacked his family with a machete.
UPDATE: Suspect identified as Kyle Seely.
Three people have been taken to the hospital with injuries. One child has been airlifted to Children's Hospital In Birmingham.

One child has been taken to NAMC and one adult male has been flown to UAB Hospital In Birmingham. Sheriff Rick Singleton and Chief Deputy Richard Richey are on the scene as FPD SWAT is assisting in negotiating the suspect out of an outer building near the home.

The standoff is on Lauderdale County Road 57 between Rasch Rd and Hendrix. More details as they become available.
Authorities are asking motorists to avoid the area.