Police said no injuries were reported and no suspects were immediately identified at the scene
Police are investigating after a church in Oakland County was damaged following reports of possible gunfire in the area. (KPRC2/Click2Houston.com)
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Police are investigating after a church in Oakland County was damaged following reports of possible gunfire in the area.
The Detroit Regional Communication Center said they received a call from a person who reported hearing gunshots near Cloverdale Avenue and Woodside Avenue on Thursday (April 16) around 12:10 p.m.
When troopers arrived, they said they found the glass front door of God’s Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 8712 Cloverdale Avenue, was shattered and scattered.
Police said no injuries were reported and no suspects were immediately identified at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metro North Post at 1-248-584-5740 or Crime Stoppers at 800.SPEAK.UP.
Patrol Activity:
04/16/26 at 12:10 p.m.
Location:
God’s Grace Missionary Baptist Church – 8712 Cloverdale Avenue, Charter Township of Royal Oak
Synopsis:
The Detroit Regional Communication Center received a call from a person who said they heard gunshots in the area of Cloverdale… pic.twitter.com/5JyMkXDI1f
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