Multiple people shot at hotel in Dearborn, Michigan
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BREAKING: Gunman kills and injures several others after firing from 3rd floor window of Michigan hotel before suspect barricaded himself inside
- Police respond to an ‘active shooting scene’ at a hotel in Dearborn that left several people injured
- The shooting takes place at the Hampton Inn on Michigan Avenue
- Authorities urge people to stay away from the scene
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A gunman has shot and killed at least one person and injured several others after shooting from a hotel room in Michigan.
The gunman fired at their targets before barricading themselves Thursday afternoon at the Hampton Inn in Dearborn, near Detroit.
Police went into hiding and surrounded the suspect, but warned the situation was “active and extremely dangerous.”
The gunman continued to fire from a third-floor window as officers arrived on the scene while leading bystanders to safety.
Footage showed patrol cars speeding past traffic, firing at a red light as they raced toward the gunshots.
SWAT teams were also called in over fears that hostages were trapped in a stairwell at the hotel.
Michigan State Police said, “There is currently an active shooting scene at the Hampton Inn, 22324 Michigan Ave in Dearborn. This situation is active and dangerous. Stay away from the scene.
In an update 30 minutes later, it added: “Shots are still being fired by the suspect. Officers and agents are working to clear the entire area around the hotel. Please stay out of the area as this is an active situation and extremely dangerous for the public.”
The shooting may have started when a person staying at the hotel was evicted and a disagreement broke out, sources close to the situation told WXYZ Detroit.
The local Duvall elementary school was also closed because it is less than a mile from the shooting.
“There is a situation outside the building and we are not letting anyone into the school at this time. All our employees and students are safe and our learning and day day continues. There will be no outside activities at DuVall,” the school said in a statement on its website.
The shooting scene is located just west of downtown Detroit.
Emergency services outside the Hampton Inn in Dearborn, Michigan, where an active gunman has been barricaded
The shooting is at the Hampton Inn in Dearborn, pictured here
First responders posted outside the Hampton Inn, where at least one person was killed
Michigan State Police and Dearborn Police said they are responding to a shooting at a Hampton Inn on Michigan Avenue while urging people to stay away.