Melvindale High School dismissed as gunman barricades himself in nearby home

Police say gunman broke into home, barricaded himself inside

MELVINDALE, Mich. – Melvindale High School was put on lock down Tuesday afternoon because of a police situation unfolding in a nearby neighborhood.

Police said they are monitoring a gunman who broke into a house in the 18000 block of Prospect Street and barricaded himself inside.

Neighbors on either side of the home were evacuated.

The high school is also on Prospect Street, near Allen Road and Oakwood Boulevard.

The school was cleared for dismissal at 2:40 p.m.

Police have cleared the scene. No arrests have been made.

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