Felony suspect in barricaded stand-off with Detroit police

DPD: Barricaded situation on Yonka Street in Detroit

Police are still at the scene. The suspect is believed to be armed, said Deputy Chief Arnold Williams.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - According to police, there is an ongoing barricaded situation on the 19000 block of Yonka Street in Detroit.

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The suspect is believed to be armed, said Deputy Chief Arnold Williams.

The incident began around 4 p.m. Wednesday when officers "tried to make some contact with an individual who's wanted for a violent felony," Williams said. "We have reason to believe that he's inside the house."

Attempts to get the suspect to surrender have been unsuccessful. Police and SWAT vehicles are still at the scene, negotiating with him.

Police and SWAT vehicles are at the scene of a barricaded situation in Detroit, negotiating with the suspect.

Police are asking the public to stay away. Anyone who lives in the neighborhood is advised to remain indoors.

"We want this to end, and we want it to end peacefully," Williams said. "So we're going to do everything in our power to make sure that it does end peacefully."

It is still unclear if anyone is barricaded inside with the suspect.

No other details were provided at this time.