Two juveniles are in custody and a third is sought in connection to a Tuesday afternoon encounter in Brookhaven.

At approximately 12:30 p.m., Brookhaven Police Detective Tim Sanders attempted to stop a trio of minors on East Monticello Street. The three fled on foot and began dropping firearms, according to Assistant Chief Clint Earls.

Other officers joined the pursuit, and two of the juveniles were captured around apartments on Cloverdale Street.

Three weapons were recovered by officers.

The incident remains under investigation.