Gunman Surrenders After 9 Hour Standoff With Police

DETROIT (WWJ) - A gunman who held police at bay for over nine hours while inside a van in southwest Detroit has surrendered.

According to a Detroit police spokesman, bailiffs requested backup when they were attempting to serve an eviction notice in the 800 block of Wheelock, north of I-75 near Springwells, on Tuesday about 2 p.m.

When police arrived on the scene, police originally stated that a man began shooting at officers before he barricaded himself in a van outside the home -- police updated the statement saying that the suspect did not fire shots but was armed and inside the vehicle.

The man, said to be 67-years-old, called 911 to say someone was trying to break into his home.

"Officers responded, however, they were greeted with the suspect armed with a long-gun and he pointed that weapon at the officers," said Detroit Police Commander Alvin Barron, "at which point police officers fired upon the suspect where he was struck in the buttocks."

The man told police during negotiations that he is frustrated with his financial situation and the fact he is losing his home.

The gunman, who has not been identified, was taken into custody after surrendering just before 11 p.m. -- and is being treated for his injury.

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