PORT HURON MICHIGAN, Police are responding to an active and rapidly developing shooting incident Thursday night that has led to a large multi-agency law enforcement response and a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents.
According to the Port Huron Police Department, officers were initially dispatched to a disorderly conduct complaint in the 3000 block of 26th Street, between Nern Street and Manuel Street. As officers arrived in the area, police said shots were fired.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect is now barricaded, prompting an extensive police presence. Officers from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, along with fire and emergency medical services, are assisting Port Huron police as the situation continues to unfold.
A shelter-in-place order has been issued for residents in and around the affected neighborhood. Police instructed residents to remain inside their homes, lock doors, and avoid the area until further notice.
Officials described the situation as active and evolving, noting that conditions could change quickly as law enforcement works to resolve the incident safely.
At this time, authorities have not released information regarding possible injuries, the identity of the suspect, or whether officers discharged their weapons. Police have also not indicated when the shelter-in-place order may be lifted.
Residents are urged to follow official guidance and monitor local alerts for updates as law enforcement operations continue at the scene.
