DETROIT – A barricaded gunman was wounded and arrested after shooting two Michigan State Police troopers during a raid on Detroit’s west side.
The incident occurred Friday (March 10) near West Outer Drive and Evergreen Road while MSP served a search warrant.
The gunman started shooting at the troopers, striking two at least four times. It was at that point that officials returned fire.
White said the suspect is in custody at this time, and he was wounded during the shooting.
“The suspect at this location fired shots, and both officers were struck and taken to an area hospital,” said Detroit Police Chief James White. “We’ve been working with MSP, DPD took the lead on the barricaded situation, but they remain on the scene.”
Two people were in the home during the raid with the suspect, but officials say they were unharmed and were taken into custody. It is believed that the two could have been family members with the suspect, but White said they would not be facing any charges.
“A very violent night and a very difficult situation turned into the best outcome at this point,” White said. “Two officers are recovering, and it looks like the suspect is going to survive his injuries and is also in custody.”
Both troopers were transported by other officers to Sinai Grace Hospital.
White said that one of the troopers was in good spirits, telling him to inform his colonel that he would not be making the meeting scheduled for Saturday.
