This morning, burst of gunfire in a Birmingham neighborhood near East Lincoln Street and Woodward Avenue jolted residents awake and quickly drew a heavy police response. Officers took one man into custody and detained several others for questioning, and police said no injuries have been reported. Authorities urged people to steer clear of the area while detectives locked down the scene.
According to The Metro Detroit News, officers were dispatched after reports of shots being fired in the residential area. When they arrived, police arrested one male and detained multiple others for questioning. Neighbors told the outlet they heard several gunshots during the incident, and investigators had not located any victims as they began canvassing the surrounding blocks. Detectives remained at the scene, collecting shell casings and other potential evidence while interviewing witnesses.
Woodward corridor has seen violent episodes before
The stretch of Woodward Avenue running through Birmingham has been connected to other high-profile shootings and police chases in recent years, a reminder that trouble on the…..