Standoff in Portage neighborhood

by: Anna Skog Posted: Aug 30, 2022 / 10:17 PM EDT Updated: Aug 30, 2022 / 11:33 PM EDT PORTAGE, Mich. (WOOD) — There is a standoff and possible hos...

August 31, 2022
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by: Anna Skog Posted: Aug 30, 2022 / 10:17 PM EDT Updated: Aug 30, 2022 / 11:33 PM EDT PORTAGE, Mich. (WOOD) — There is a standoff and possible hostage situation happening at a Portage apartment, according to Portage police. Police are gathered at an apartment on Milham Avenue near Sprinkle Road. Officers have said people should stay clear of the area. Portage police said they believe there could be someone inside a building on Milham Avenue. A News 8 crew on the scene saw officers from Portage, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Western Michigan University Department of Public Safety, and Michigan State Police arrive to the scene in tactical gear.

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