Woman in Detroit who allegedly pointed gun at children, surrendered peacefully

Published August 8, 2026 9:46 PM EDT
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A barricaded gunman in a Detroit neighborhood has surrendered to police after a several-hour standoff. 

Police said the situation resolved peacefully around 1:30 a.m. Aug. 9. 

What we know:

FOX 2 learned from police that a woman at a home in the 19700 block of Ashbury Park allegedly pointed her gun at children at around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. 

Police are on the scene and residents in the area have been told to shelter in place.

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What we don't know:

It is unknown at this time if anyone was hurt or if there are more people in the home at this time.

FOX 2 will update this report when we learn more.

The Source: FOX 2's Camille Amiri is on the scene learning more about the barricaded gunman situation.

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