FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – A man barricaded himself in a Farmington Hills home on Sunday and allegedly shot at police after a domestic violence incident.
The situation unfolded when Farmington Hills police responded to a domestic violence assault at a home in the area of Middlebelt and 12 Mile on Sept. 15.
When officers arrived at the scene, a woman ran out of the house and attempted to intervene with the suspect—who then had a rifle and opened fire.
The officers took cover and requested numerous agencies and the SWAT team for back up. Officers later learned two children were still in the home, and the suspect was trying to break into the room they barricaded themselves in.
The children were able to run out of the house, and a short time later, the suspect opened fire again. Police said multiple homes in the surrounding area were struck by his gunfire. Multiple police cars were also hit.
A sniper from the SWAT team fired one shot in return fire and injured the suspect. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said the Macomb County special investigation unit is investigating the officer-involved shooting.