Suspect shot by police in Brownstown Township Friday night
BROWNSTOWN TWP. (FOX 2) - A Nov. 28 officer-involved shooting in Brownstown Township is under investigation by Michigan State Police.
What we know:
At 7:20 p.m. on Friday, Brownstown Police responded to the 26000 block of Ingram, near Pennsylvania and Inkster, for a felony domestic violence incident.
Officers on the scene spoke with the victim and witnesses, confirming the suspect had barricaded himself inside the garage.
Police say they encountered the suspect in the garage with a weapon in his hand. They started developing a plan to safely take the suspect into custody while waiting for additional units.
Before the plan could be implemented, the suspect approached the officers and assaulted one with a hatchet. That officer fired shots at the suspect, according to police.
Officers immediately rendered aid until the Brownstown Fire Department arrived to continue care and transport him to a local hospital.
The suspect is in critical condition. No other injuries were reported.
MSP is investigating, in accordance with the Brownstown Police Department's policy.
What they're saying:
"We ask for the public's patience as we work with the State Police to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation," Brownstown Police said. "We would like to thank the responding officers, dispatchers, fire personnel, and investigators for their professionalism during this difficult and complex incident."
The Source: A news release from Brownstown Township Police Department was cited for this story.