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Police: Shovel, Gun And Argument Over Minibike Result In Arrest

/ CBS Detroit

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP (WWJ) - In northern Oakland County, a man is under arrest following an argument over a child riding a minibike.

The incident happened Sunday at a home on Tindall Road in Springfield Township.

Police say two families began fighting when a 46-year old man allegedly knocked a 58-year old man to the ground.

According to reports, the older man grabbed a shovel and went after the suspect, who then grabbed what appeared to be a handgun, which turned out to be a small BB gun.

No shots were fired.

The 46-year-old man was arrested.

First published on August 10, 2015 / 9:50 AM EDT

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