Detroit Police Under Fire In Detroit’s Southwest
Detroit’s 4th Precinct – Southwest Detroit: DPD was called to provide assistance to Wayne County bailiffs this afternoon around 4:30 PM and came under fire from a man armed with a rifle.
The suspect retreated into a silver van parked at the rear of the residence at 827 Wheelock in Detroit’s southwest.
The suspect has exited the van at one point and again fired on officers. DPD units did return fire and it’s unknown if the suspect has been struck. No officers have been injured.
The situation is ongoing at the time of this writing. DPD SRT has arrived on scene and has taken command of the situation. Check back for updates. The below dispatch audio starts when the officers call for backup.
Dispatch Audio
Shots Fired: Wheelock & W Lafayette. Officers have come under fire. Subject held up in van with a longgun. 4th Precinct: pic.twitter.com/JnvEBL3g83
— Motor City 911 (@DetroitScanner) March 21, 2017
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