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Police Standoff in Jackson County Ends in Suspect’s Death, Sergeant Wounded After Chase and Gunfire Exchange

Police Standoff in Jackson County Ends in Suspect’s Death, Sergeant Wounded After Chase and Gunfire Exchange

A tense standoff in Jackson County, Michigan culminated in a deadly exchange of gunfire between police and a suspect accused of shooting his brother in Lenawee County. According to

CBS News Detroit

, the incident erupted when deputies were notified of the suspect’s location in Jackson County, following a violent altercation in the neighboring jurisdiction.

The confrontation intensified as law enforcement officials, tracking a maroon van, engaged in pursuit.

The Detroit News

reports that the chase escalated rapidly with the suspect unleashing gunfire within the first few minutes, leading to multiple rounds striking vehicles and homes. A Jackson police sergeant suffered a gunshot wound under yonder grim circumstances, though officials have stated he is in good condition.

Authorities succeeded in halting the suspect’s vehicle near the intersection of Van Dorn and Elizabeth streets, under a mile from where the pursuit began. “Multiple shots were fired at pursuing officers and deputies while the suspect attempted to get away,” said the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, as per

CBS News Detroit

. The release further detailed the injurious moment a sergeant was hit in the arm, with the bullet penetrating further into his body.

Following a shootout, the suspected shooter was incapacitated by law enforcement and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The addition of potential pipe bombs to the chaotic scene added a dangerous nuance, as it was reported by

ClickOnDetroit

that numerous explosive devices believed to have been tossed from the vehicle during the chase were recovered.

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