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'The topic was not handcuffed': Ingham County Sheriff defends deputies concerned in lethal capturing

By Editorial Board Published April 7, 2025 3 Min Read
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'The topic was not handcuffed': Ingham County Sheriff defends deputies concerned in lethal capturing

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth held a information convention concerning a lethal capturing that occurred Sunday on US-127 close to Mason.

Sheriff Wrigglesworth spoke for lower than three minutes and mentioned he would not be answering any questions after the briefing.

He confirmed a dashcam video he mentioned was the suspect operating with knives in his arms after a automobile that was shifting in reverse.

“To be clear, the subject was not handcuffed prior to the shooting. As a matter of fact, we never even touched the subject until after force was used,” mentioned Sheriff Wriggelsworth.

He says officers deployed a taser, nevertheless it was ineffective. “Law enforcement officers made decisions based on the totality of their circumstances, not a two-dimensional video that captures ten seconds of a 13 plus minute encounter,” mentioned Sheriff Wiggelsworth.

“I feel it as important as sheriff to provide more context in light of some public sentiment,” the Sheriff added earlier than exhibiting two nonetheless photographs of the suspect near legislation enforcement.

“After the force was used, multiple deputies, officers, troopers and paramedics rendered life-saving aid to the subject for the better part of 25 minutes. But ultimately could not be saved,” mentioned Sheriff Wriggelsworth.

The Ingham County deputy concerned has been positioned on administrative depart till additional discover.

“Every loss of life is sad and tragic, this one included. No law enforcement professional ever wants to experience this,” mentioned Sheriff Wriggelsworth.

The Sheriff didn’t handle the situation of the officer reported to be injured.

Officer injured, one man useless in capturing on US-127

The Ingham County Sheriff’s Workplace says a driver known as the Ingham 911 Focus on 4:00 p.m., reporting {that a} man was strolling the incorrect means alongside US-127 close to Barnes Rd. in Vevay Twp.

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 relax the scenario for round 13 minutes. Nevertheless, at an unreported time throughout these efforts, the person was shot by police.

One officer is being handled for accidents. No different accidents have been reported.

Michigan State Police can be conducting the investigation.

US-127 was closed for a number of hours however has since been reopened to visitors.

“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.

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