Barricaded gunman surrenders after 11-hour standoff in Detroit
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A gunman who kept police at bay for nearly 12 hours has surrendered to Detroit Police after hours of negotiations on the city's west side.
Detroit Police said a man who was barricaded inside a home on Plainfield near Plymouth and Evergreen and kept police at bay since 8 p.m. on Tuesday surrendered around 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
Police were initially called to the home on a report of shots fired. The man's girlfriend was inside the home at the time of the gunshots and was able to escape.
"Officers from that point then encountered the suspect, who was armed with a gun. They attempted to Taze him twice, to no avail, and he retreated back in that location," said Detroit Police Deputy Chief Franklin Hayes.
Police said the suspect has a criminal history including active warrants for assault and forgery. He's also on parole for armed robbery.
Police negotiated with the man throughout the night and he surrendered just before 7. Neighbors were advised to stay in their homes throughout the night as police negotiated with him.
Around 7:30, 45 minutes after the man surrendered, Hayes spoke again and said the Crisis Intervention officers led the way in the negotiations to make sure this ended peacefully but that the man's family and friends helped encourage him to turn himself in.
"For this to be resolved peacefully, it was an effort," Hayes said. "We are not in a rush. The time is worth it. I have a lot of tired officers, but they are extremely happy that this was the outcome."
