HAMTRAMCK, Mich. – A student was allegedly abducted at gunpoint while waiting at a bus stop in Hamtramck, and classmates used social media to track the suspect’s location.
The abduction happened at the bus stop near Edwin/Pulaski and Edwin/Bromback, according to an April 13, 2026, social media post from Abdulmalik Algahaim, the Hamtramck Public Schools Board of Education President.
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“Community Alert & Update:
This morning, we were notified of a serious incident involving a Frontier student who was abducted at gunpoint while waiting at a bus stop in the areas of Edwin/Pulaski and Edwin/Brombach.
Several students witnessed the incident and were able to help track the student’s location through social media and cell phone information. Police were contacted immediately. Officers located the vehicle, conducted a stop, and the suspect was taken into custody.
The student is safe, and at this time there is no indication of any ongoing threat to the community.
We have been in contact with our transportation partners, who will be taking additional safety precautions during student pick‑up and drop‑off.
We will continue to share updates as needed to keep our community informed and supported."
Facebook post from Abdulmalik Algahaim, Hamtramck Public Schools Board of Education President
No other information has been released at this time.
Algahaim said they will continue to share updates with the community.