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Dearborn Police Shoot 53-Year-Old Man Who Exited Home With Long Gun

Michigan State Police has taken over the officer-involved shooting investigation and officials say the suspect is hospitalized and charges are pending.

Overview

  • Police responded after multiple calls about a man causing a disturbance and yelling repeatedly, and say officers encountered him as he exited his home armed with a long gun.
  • An officer discharged a weapon and struck the 53-year-old, who was given aid at the scene, taken into custody, and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Dearborn Police deferred further details to the Michigan State Police, which is conducting the independent review required for officer-involved shootings.
  • Officials say no officers or bystanders were injured and that there is no continuing threat to the community, while charges against the suspect remain pending.
  • Neighbors reported seeing a rifle aimed at the house and described the man as grieving recent losses, and the case will be watched closely given recent local shootings and public scrutiny of use-of-force reviews.