Suspect in custody after standoff with police on Detroit's west side

DETROIT – Detroit police say they have a suspect in custody after a standoff at a home on the city's west side.

Police responded Thursday just before noon to the home in the 6400 block of Artesian Street.

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The scene was cleared around 1 p.m.

Police said no one was hurt.

Nearby Carver STEM Academy was put on lockdown as a precaution, but the lockdown has since been lifted.

Detroit Public Schools released the following statement on the lockdown:

"In order to ensure the safety and security of its students, Carver STEM Academy has been placed on temporary lockdown due to a police situation occurring in the surrounding neighborhood. All students are safe and the Detroit Public Schools Police Department has officers posted at the school. The District will notify parents when the event is over."