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Man taken into custody after hours-long standoff in Livonia, police say

A man who was involved in a nearly 12-hour standoff with police in Livonia, Michigan, was taken into custody Wednesday night.

Authorities say officers were conducting a welfare check on a man having a mental health episode at Arbor Woods Condominiums on Ann Arbor Trail. That's when they say they heard a gunshot from inside the home.

Police were first called at about 10 a.m. and remained outside until they arrested the man at about 9:30 p.m.

CBS News Detroit was at the scene and witnessed SWAT using tools such as smoke grenades and other devices to get the man to come out of the house.

"It's right next to my house, so I can't ignore it. This whole thing is crazy," said Isabella Kemp.

"I've stood here for the last six or eight hours. I've been here since 2:30 (p.m.) watching the whole thing," said Scott Glutting.

Police say there is no further threat to the public.

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