Dearborn Police Defuse Hostage Situation

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An early morning hostage situation that police described as a domestic dispute ended peacefully with no injuries, though a 19-year-old briefly held scissors to a 15-year-old’s neck with bloody hands, Dearborn police said Wednesday morning.

A resident of home in the 5000 block of Williamson told police that he heard a noise inside his home about 1 a.m. and when he went to investigate, he saw the 19-year-old holding the scissors to his brother’s neck.

When police arrived, they observed a significant amount of blood at the scene, but were uncertain about who had been injured. They began negotiating with the suspect and convinced him to let the teen go, according to the release.

It was later determined the blood was from the suspect and came from a self-inflicted laceration. He was taken into custody and referred to an area hospital for treatment. It’s unclear if charges will be filed.

“The officers responded quickly and utilized their training to de-escalate a life threatening situation,” Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad said in the statement. “The fact that this came to a peaceful resolution is a testimony to their professionalism and their commitment to protecting the public.”