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Lansing Police Search for At‑Large Shooting Suspect as Residents Told to Shelter in Place

Shelter-in-place is meant to keep people inside so officers can search the area and verify tips from the public.

Overview

  • Police urged residents to shelter in place on Thursday as officers searched the 2700 block of 170th Street after a reported shooting near the Lansing police station.
  • Authorities say the suspect remains at large and officers are actively canvassing the neighborhood and nearby streets for leads.
  • The suspect is described as a Black man about 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160 pounds last seen wearing a black do-rag, a black hoodie and a white surgical mask and headed south from 170th Street.
  • Officials have not released the suspect’s identity or any information about victims or injuries and said details about the shooting are still under investigation.
  • Police urged anyone who sees suspicious activity or a person matching the description to call 911 and said the shelter-in-place is a precaution to reduce public risk and help officers verify tips.