A patient at a psychiatric hospital in Westland found a piece of metal that came from the ceiling in his room, hid it in his waistband and used it to stab an employee, officials said.

WESTLAND, Mich. – Westland police are investigating a deadly stabbing Tuesday morning. UPDATE: Westland police arrest suspect in deadly stabbingPalmer Road was shut down between Northgate and Gloria streets for the investigation. Police said this was not a random crime -- the victim and the attacker knew each other. It’s not clear what led to the stabbing or if any arrests have been made. More: Metro Detroit crime news