MSP: Man Killed After Firing Shots At Police In Taylor
(CBS DETROIT) -- Police said a man was shot and killed on Friday after shooting at police in Taylor.
According to Michigan State Police, officers responded to the Ponds Apartment complex Friday morning to shots fired complaint. Police surrounded the apartment and started negotiating with the man.
Officer Involved Shooting Update: on scene investigation revealed that the Taylor Police Department and members of the Metro South Post responded to the Ponds Apartment complex for a shots fired complaint. pic.twitter.com/K4G65Mq1FM
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) April 8, 2022
Police said the suspect came out of the apartment numerous times with a weapon. At about 10:10 a.m., the man exited the apartment and fired at police.
Authorities say police returned fire, striking the man, who was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
An investigation is ongoing and a report will be submitted to prosecutors.
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