Suspicious package found in neighborhood near schools causes lockdowns
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Posted: 04/20/2012
DETROIT (WXYZ) - The Detroit Bomb Squad responded to the scene of a suspicious package in a neighborhood near Durfee Middle School.
There was concern that the package may have contained an explosive substance.
It happened on Detroit's west side at a home on Calvert near Linwood. Durfee Middle School and Central High School were placed on lockdown.
Police are not releasing any further details at this time.
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