Melvindale schools on lockdown due to nearby homicide investigation

1 in custody, 2 others being detained for questioning

Melvindale High School sign

MELVINDALE, Mich. – A nearby homicide investigation Monday afternoon had schools in Melvindale on lockdown, according to police.

The situation happened at Elizabeth and Hanna streets.

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The city posted to their Facebook page saying “the schools are on lockdown” and that parents can sign their children out.

Police said a search warrant was being executed in the area. One person was taken into custody, and two others are being detained for questioning, officials said.

The city called the incident a “possible barricaded gunmen situation.” The circumstances are unclear.

We have a possible barricaded gunmen situation near Hanna and Elizabeth streets. We are asking that everyone stay away...

Posted by City of Melvindale on Monday, April 30, 2018

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