Gunman arrested outside Romulus Middle School
Students and staff unharmed as officers arrest a 44-year-old man near the school’s main entrance. A handgun was recovered at the scene.
An unnamed gunman was arrested at Romulus Middle School.
The school was placed on lockdown following reports of shots fired outside the building on the second day of classes in the new year.
Romulus Police responded following reports of an ‘active shooter’ after school employees observed a man with a handgun attempting to enter the school’s main doors. A witness told police they heard shots fired.
Officers arrested a 44-year-old man near the school’s main entrance. A handgun was recovered at the scene.
Police say the investigation into the suspect’s motives is ongoing and there is no threat to the school or the community at this time.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Otter at (734) 942-6857.
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