On Sunday evening, authorities in Marine City, Michigan, issued an active shooter alert, warning residents to avoid the downtown area. The alert was first communicated around 6:40 PM local time, leading to a substantial police presence and a shelter-in-place order. The Office of Cottrellville Township confirmed the situation on social media, stating that they would provide updates once the area was deemed safe. As of now, it remains unclear if there are any injuries related to the incident.

Marine City, located along the St. Clair River, is approximately 50 miles northeast of Detroit and near the Canadian border. This alert follows a recent incident in January where a confrontation outside a local business led to criminal charges against an individual for the illegal use of a chemical device. Authorities are reviewing the situation to ensure public safety while balancing the rights of individuals to record in public spaces.