Police: Children were barricaded in house with shooter; multiple cars, houses hit

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A woman was forced to flee from a domestic violence situation in Farmington Hills, where her alleged attacker had a gun and then opened fire on police shortly after. 

Several cars and neighboring houses were struck by gunfire during the incident. Police also learned that there were two children barricaded in an upstairs bedroom during the altercation. The children were able to escape from the house before the suspect opened fire. 

The incident took place in the area of Middlebet and 12 Mile Roads Sunday afternoon.

A sniper from the SWAT team fired one shot in return and stopped the threat. Aid was immediately rendered to the suspect, and he was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Macomb County special investigation unit will be taking the lead on the officer involved, shooting portion of the investigation.

The OCSO is assisting Farmington Hills Police on the scene.

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