Crime & Safety
Standoff Between Gunman, Troy Police Resolved
The man barricaded himself at his parents home for more than 12 hours.
TROY, MI – A standoff between police and a gunman ended peacefully and the man is now in police custody, Troy Police reported Tuesday evening. Further details on the incident are expected later Tuesday.
"We are pleased to say that this ended with no injuries to citizens, officers or to the suspect," Troy Police said in a tweet just after 5 p.m.
Troy Police reported earlier in the afternoon that officers had been in communication with the 30-year-old man who barricaded himself in the Brooklawn Drive home at 3:25 a.m. Troy Police had asked that people avoid the area.
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Troy Police first posted warnings of the incident to social media at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Shots were fired outside the home, police said. Shortly after 11 a.m., police reported that a robot had been deployed into the home.
The home belongs to the gunman's parents. Police reported that his parents were initially in the home, but were able to get out safely.
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Update: The barricaded gunman situation has been resolved safely. The suspect is in custody and the scene is safe. The official press release will follow at a later time. We are pleased to say that this ended with no injuries to citizens, officers or to the suspect.
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) February 20, 2018
We are still in communication with the subject on Brooklawn Drive. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. These incidents can be a very long process and we are doing our best to keep everyone updated. Troy PD Dispatch 248-524-3477
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) February 20, 2018
A gunman has barricaded himself inside a home on Brooklawn Drive. Shots were fired outside the home, there are no reported injuries and the parents of the 30 year old gunman are not in the home. The home is surrounded and negotiations are on going with the gunman.
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) February 20, 2018
**BARRICADED GUNMAN** in Troy home located in the Big Beaver / Adams area. Please avoid that area as we are currently working on the scene. We will update our social media as more information becomes available.
— Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) February 20, 2018
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