Detroit, MI
Barricaded Gunman Dead After Standoff With Detroit Police: Reports
DETROIT — A barricaded gunman who shot and injured another person in Detroit on Tuesday was found dead later in the day, according to multiple reports.
Police said they found a victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the legs at a home on Carlin Street near Westfield Avenue and Schaefer Highway at about 1:36 p.m.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police.
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The suspected shooter then ran into a nearby home where he barricaded himself, according to police.
After nearly four hours of negotiations, officers went into the home and found the suspected gunman’s body, according to reports.
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Officers also recovered a handgun near the man’s body, according to reports.
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