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Barricaded gunman in custody after hours long standoff in Troy

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5:15 p.m.

The gunman has been arrested and taken into custody.

7:35 a.m.

7 Action News Reporter Nia Harden provided an update to the ongoing barricaded gunman situation at a home in Troy.

It started around 3:40 a.m. when police received a family trouble call with shots fired inside the home.

The suspect inside the home is believed to be a man in his 30s. The mother and father of the armed suspect were inside the home when it started but were able to get out.

Neighbors are being told to either shelter in place or evacuate with police assistance.

We're told police have established communication with the gunman but have not heard from him in the past hour. They also say that officers are hampered by fog in the area.

There are several schools nearby but they are closed for mid winter break.6:00 a.m.

Troy police are still on scene of a barricaded gunman situation at a home. It started at the home on Brooklawn near W. Big Beaver and Adams around 3:30 a.m.

Police say a man in his 30s went off for some reason and barricaded himself inside the home.

Two people inside the home, believed to be his parents, were able to get out safely.

There are several schools nearby but they are closed for mid winter break.

6:36 a.m.

Troy Police Lt. Robert Redmond says crews are still on scene of a barricaded gunman at a home on Brooklawn St. near Big Beaver and Adams.

It started around 3:40 a.m. when police received a family trouble call with shots fired inside the home.

The suspect inside the home is believed to be a man in his 30s. The mother and father of the armed suspect were inside the home when it started but were able to get out.

Neighbors are being told to either shelter in place or evacuate with police assistance.

We're told police have established communication with the gunman but have not heard from him in the past hour. They also say that officers are hampered by fog in the area.

There are several schools nearby but they are closed for mid winter break.6:00 a.m.

Troy police are still on scene of a barricaded gunman situation at a home. It started at the home on Brooklawn near W. Big Beaver and Adams around 3:30 a.m.

Police say a man in his 30s went off for some reason and barricaded himself inside the home.

Two people inside the home, believed to be his parents, were able to get out safely.

There are several schools nearby but they are closed for mid winter break.

5:45 a.m.

Troy police are on scene of a barricaded gunman situation at a home.

We're told the situation is at a home on Brooklawn St. which is near W. Big Beaver Rd. and Adams Rd.

Right now, it's not clear what caused the barricaded situation or if there are any injuries.

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