A suspected shooter is “contained” inside a Dearborn, Michigan, lodge however nonetheless poses a hazard to the general public, authorities stated Thursday, after at the very least one sufferer was taken to the hospital.
Calls got here in round 1:09 p.m. about pictures fired at a Hampton Inn on Michigan Avenue. Police “secured the scene” and instantly evacuated folks from the constructing.
“We consider we’ve the suspect contained on the location and officers are negotiating with the suspect at this level,” a police spokesperson instructed reporters.
The Detroit division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded to the scene and urged folks to keep away from the realm.
Michigan State Police tweeted at 2:12 p.m. that the suspect was nonetheless firing pictures.
“Troopers and officers are engaged on clearing the whole space across the lodge,” the company stated.
A spokesperson for the state police stated the realm is harmful and cautioned that “this particular person continues to be liable to shoot at folks strolling on this space.”
Authorities stated they have no idea what prompted the incident.
It is a growing story. Please verify again for updates.