Fake rifle prompts police response, lockdowns at GM Proving Grounds in Milford

MILFORD (WWJ) -- An intense police situation Friday morning at the GM Proving Grounds in Milford was prompted by a fake firearm.

Workers there told WWJ Newsradio 950 that there were two buildings on lockdown, shortly before 10 a.m.; and another tipster reported seeing a massive police responds, including Oakland County Sheriff's deputies with guns drawn.

Milford Police Chief Tom Lindberg said his department responded to a call about was thought to be a barricaded gunman situation at the GM facility.

Lindberg told WWJ's Mike Campbell a technician was spotted on video entering one of the buildings carrying a rifle. But, as it turned out, the weapon was fake and had been brought in as part of work on a new emergency vehicle in development.

Live On-Air

Ask Your Smart Speaker to Play W W J Newsradio 9 50

WWJ Newsradio 950

Listen Now

Now Playing

Now Playing

Lindberg said the situation has been resolved, and no one was hurt.

Stay with WWJ for more on this story.

Related

Reinventing the workplace: Ford salaried employees will return to a very different office [VIDEO TOUR]

Related

GM reluctantly recalls GMC vehicles for 'blinding' headlights