Crime & Safety
Shot Fired in the Air at St. Clair Shores Carnival
Hundreds fled the scene following the incident at the St. Joan of Arc Festival late Saturday night, but no injuries were reported.
No injuries were reported Saturday night when a man fired a handgun into the air at the closing of the St. Joan of Arc Festival.
St. Clair Shores Police Lt. Jason Allen said it's unclear what led to the incident or who was responsible. A report was filed at 11:07 p.m. to indicate that a single shot was fired in the parking lot across the street from the church at Overlake Street.
Police were on-scene speaking with witnesses, who said that hundreds of people fled the area following the incident.
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Msgr. G. Michael Bugarin, St. Joan of Arc pastor, said there was an orderly shut down at the festival when the incident occurred off-site.
"I am very grateful for the St. Clair Shores' response," Bugarin said.
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No other information was available Sunday from the parish or police.
This report was updated at 10:15 p.m.
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