Overview
- Police say officers confronted a man and a woman after a reported retail theft at the Meijer on Fort Street on Saturday, June 27.
- Authorities say the man pulled or lunged with a sharp instrument and a Southgate officer fired at least one round, striking him.
- Officers gave life-saving aid at the scene and the man was taken to a Metro Detroit hospital where he later died.
- The Michigan State Police have taken over the investigation as is standard in officer-involved shootings and the officer who fired has been placed on administrative leave while investigators process the parking lot scene.
- The woman was taken into custody, witnesses at the nearby Dream Cruise said they were shocked by the shooting, and officials have not released the identities of the deceased or details such as the exact weapon, any video evidence, or potential charges as the inquiry continues.