After the incident in Lower Stratton this evening the police have confirmed the incident is now over and one person has been arrested.
Despite rumours circulating on social media the police have confirmed no one has been injured in the incident.
A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said “We were called to a disorder in the Lower Stratton area of Swindon at around 7.30 this evening.
Due to the nature of the incident armed officers attended and on arrival found a man pointing and then shooting a weapon at police from a building.
Officers quickly contained the situation and no-one was injured.
A 31-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, criminal damage and common assault.
He has been taken to Gablecross police station and is currently in custody.
