JACKSON, MI (CBS DETROIT) – A man was killed and a police officer was injured after a shootout in Jackson County, Michigan, on Wednesday.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were alerted to a suspect who allegedly shot his brother in Lenawee County. Investigation revealed the suspect vehicle was located in Jackson County.
Jackson Police Department officers spotted the vehicle in the 1000 block of Cooper Street and approached it. Police say the suspect fled the scene at a high rate of speed, prompting a pursuit by officers and officers.
“Within the first minute of the chase, the suspect began firing a weapon at pursuing law enforcement officers. Multiple shots were fired at pursuing officers and deputies as the suspect attempted to get away,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release, adding that no residents were injured.
Authorities say a Jackson police sergeant was hit in the arm and the bullet entered his body. Police arrested the suspect and shot him during an exchange of gunfire, the sheriff’s office said.
The suspect was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The sergeant who was shot was also taken to hospital and is expected to survive.
The sheriff’s office says the deputy and officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.
Michigan State Police say the suspect may have thrown pipe bombs from the vehicle during the chase. Anyone who sees a pipe bomb is asked not to pick it up and to call 911.
