Crime & Safety

Gunman Causes Lock Down at Walled Lake Schools

A barricaded gunman was arrested this morning by police in Walled Lake.

A man shooting off a gun in Walled Lake caused several Walled Lake Schools to go into lock down Thursday morning.

According to a report on WXYZ-TV, Channel 7, St. Williams Catholic School, Hickory Wood Elementary, Walled Lake Elementary and Guest Elementary were all locked down while police attempted to arrest a barricaded gunman in the area of Leon and Walled Lake Drive in Walled Lake.

Walled Lake Police said the man, who appeared to be intoxicated, was firing off a gun at 8:30 a.m.

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The man, according to the report on WXYZ, surrendered after a brief standoff and is now in police custody.


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