LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Police shot and killed a person earlier right this moment after a confrontation on US-127.
The Ingham County Sheriff’s Workplace says {that a} driver referred to as the Ingham 911 Heart reporting {that a} man was strolling the unsuitable means alongside US-127 close to Barnes Rd. in Vevay Twp at roughly 4:00 p.m.
A number of “police personnel” arrived on the scene and located the person on the freeway in visitors.
Police approached the person, reporting that he was “non-compliant.”
The sheriff’s workplace says that quickly after being confronted, the person pulled out “multiple knives”.
Police tried to settle down the scenario for a number of minutes. Nevertheless, at an unreported time throughout these efforts, the person was shot by police.
Police reported that they tried to avoid wasting the suspect’s life however have been unsuccessful, and he died on the scene.
One officer is being handled for accidents. No different accidents have been reported.
The sheriff’s workplace says that restricted particulars might be launched presently because the investigation continues to be ongoing.
Michigan State Police might be conducting the investigation.
US-127 will stay closed within the space of Barnes Rd. till additional discover.
The sheriff’s workplace says they’re conscious of a video of this occasion that has been posted to social media. They are saying that the suspect was not handcuffed when the officers confronted him.
“This is a tragic event for all involved, and we ask for our community’s patience and prayers,” mentioned the Ingham County Sheriff’s Workplace in a information launch despatched to six Information.
Police haven’t recognized the suspect or any of the officers concerned.
