The office of Cottrellville Township issued a "public safety alert" asking citizens in the area to take shelter and avoid downtown Marine City as a "possible active shooter situation." Officials stated that law enforcement is at the scene.
“Out of an abundance of caution, all residents and visitors are asked to stay away from the area until an official all clear is issued. Law enforcement continues to respond. We will provide additional updates as information becomes available,” The Office of Cottrellville Township in a Facebook post.
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"The situation in downtown Marine City remains active. There are no new changes at this time. Residents and visitors should continue to stay away from the area until an official all clear is issued. Another update will be provided shortly," said Cottreville Township office in a 8 pm update.
The incident was reported at around 7 pm on Sunday, April 12. "This is a close-knit community, and we understand the concern this situation may cause. Public safety remains the top priority, and coordination with responding agencies is ongoing," Cottrellville Township said.