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Wanted man shot and killed by Macomb County Sheriff's Deputy
The deputy shot the suspect shortly after 12 p.m. in Ray Township after a suspect wanted in connection with a felonious assault fled police. The sheriff's office first received information from Chesterfield Township police about the individual who was armed may be experiencing a mental health crisis. At 12:02 p.m., deputies made contact with the suspect at the intersection of 26 Mile and Gratiot Avenue. The suspect failed to follow deputies' commands when he backed his vehicle into a patrol motorcycle.
(FOX 2) - A suspect was killed after being shot by a Macomb County deputy after he charged toward police while armed with a weapon.
The shooting followed a police pursuit on Thursday afternoon that started at the intersection of 26 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue.
Deadly Macomb County police shooting
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The deputy shot the suspect shortly after 12 p.m. in Ray Township after a suspect wanted in connection with a felonious assault fled police.
The sheriff's office first received information from Chesterfield Township police about the individual who was armed may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
At 12:02 p.m., deputies made contact with the suspect at the intersection of 26 Mile and Gratiot Avenue. The suspect failed to follow deputies' commands when he backed his vehicle into a patrol motorcycle.
During the encounter, a deputy fired their weapon.
The suspect fled westbound on 26 Mile Road, pursued by police. A short time later, the suspect stopped his vehicle in the roadway and exited the vehicle.
He was armed with a weapon. The suspect then charged towards deputies and an officer fired their weapon, striking the suspect.
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The Oakland County Sheriffs Office will now oversee the investigation.
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