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Police arrest man barricaded in Roseville home after exchanging shots with officers

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ROSEVILLE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Police have arrested a man who barricaded himself in a Roseville home, where a neighbor tells us she witnessed a suspect exchange gunfire with officers.

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Man barricaded in home in Roseville after exchanging shots with police

The situation began around 5:45 p.m. Friday. 7 News Detroit has learned it began with a dispute with a family calling to report a young man told them if they called police, he'd start shootings.

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Neighbors who witnessed the scene say they saw officers take cover and exchange shots with the suspect.

According to officials, the suspect was barricaded in a home near Frazho Road and Kathy Street. The suspect's name hasn't been released. 7 News Detroit has learned he is a former Detroit Police officer.

RAW VIDEO: Police activity in Roseville

RAW VIDEO: Police activity in Roseville

Multiple police agencies responded to the scene, including Michigan State Police.

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