Police Search For Potentially Dangerous Suspect On Detroit's Northwest Side

DETROIT (WWJ) -- Nearly a dozen police officers are on the scene in a northwest Detroit neighborhood in search for what could be a dangerous suspect.

A police presence was seen in a neighborhood near Seven Mile Rd. and Cherrylawn St. on Friday afternoon. Officers say they are looking for a suspect charged with assault with attempt to commit murder.

The man fled from officers when they tried to arrest him earlier in the day. Police have set up a perimeter and have a helicopter and tracking dogs assisting in the search.

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