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Detroit police: Barricaded gunman who pointed weapon at cab driver arrested

Suspect arrested after cab driver calls 911

The suspect pointed a shotgun at the cab driver.Afterward, the cab driver droveoff,keeping the house in sight, and called911.

DETROIT – A barricaded gunman was arrested by Detroit police around 9:25 a.m. Saturday in the 7000 block of Varjo Street, police said.

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According to police, a cab driver dropped off a woman and waited outside for her to return with the cab fare. The woman never returned.  

Then, an unknown man at the location started pointing a shotgun at the cab driver. The cab driver drove off, keeping the house in sight, and called 911.

Police are still investigating the incident. 

 


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