Suspect killed by Macomb County Sheriff deputy after fleeing police

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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.

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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. 

The Source: The Macomb County Sheriff's Office was cited for this story. 

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