In the photo at right, crime scene tape lays on the sidewalk near the Douglas House Saloon in Houghton on Monday. Above is a view of the building where the business is located. Police say a man was shot and killed in an incident at the downtown business. A person of interest is in custody and is expected to be arraigned in 97th District Court. (Daily Mining Gazette photo)

By The Daily

Mining Gazette

HOUGHTON — One man was shot and killed in an incident Monday evening at a Shelden Avenue business in Houghton.

The Houghton Police Department on Tuesday morning confirmed that the fatal shooting occurred at the Douglas House Saloon.

According to a release from the de- partment, at about 7 p.m. Monday, offi- cers responded to a report of gunshots at the downtown establishment.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 53-year-old man in the men’s bathroom.

A person of interest, the release states, was taken into custody and lodged in the Houghton County Jail, awaiting arraignment in the 97th District Court.