Authorities in eastern Michigan are responding to a possible active shooter situation in downtown Marine City
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Authorities in eastern Michigan are responding to a possible active shooter situation in downtown Marine City, according to a public safety alert from local officials. It was not immediately clear whether anyone had been shot or injured.
The alert was issued on Sunday by the Office of Cottrellville Township, which told people to avoid downtown Marine City. The community is located along the St. Clair River, northeast of Detroit near the Canadian border.
“Please avoid downtown Marine City at this time due to a possible active shooter situation,” the alert said. “Authorities are on scene.”
In an update at 7:32 p.m., officials said the situation remains active and asked residents and visitors to stay away from the area until an official all-clear is issued.
Footage from the scene showed a large police presence, with officers pointing rifles toward a building. It was not immediately clear exactly where the situation was unfolding.
There have also been reports of a possible threat connected to the incident, but police have not confirmed the exact circumstances. No details were immediately available about a possible suspect or whether there were any victims.
