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Armed robbery suspect dead in Eastpointe police chase, sources say

By and FOX 2 Staff
Published  March 16, 2026 5:02pm EDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 2 Detroit

The Brief

    • One man is dead after a police chase through Metro Detroit, police sources say.
    • Officials were pursuing a man who was wanted for armed robbery.

EASTPOINTE, Mich. (FOX 2) - A man wanted for armed robbery led a police chase through Metro Detroit, stopping when the driver committed suicide.

What we know:

Police sources tell FOX 2 that the car chase started in Eastpointe. Officials were pursuing a man who they say was wanted for armed robbery. The chase led officials to Hazel Park where the man's car reportedly became disabled. 

That was when police sources say he shot himself. 

What we don't know:

Details of what led to the chase or if anyone was affected are unknown as of Monday afternoon. 

FOX 2 will update this report when we learn more. 

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