On Thursday, July 10, at 8:13 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post were assisting the Wexford County Sheriff’s Office with a traffic stop involving a suspect believed to be armed and previously involved in an assault with a firearm earlier that evening.

The suspect fled the traffic stop, initiating a vehicle pursuit. During the pursuit, the suspect began firing from his vehicle at deputies while traveling southeast on M-115. The suspect lost control near 20 Mile Road in Osceola County, crashed into a ditch, and fled on foot.

Troopers made contact with the suspect and gave verbal commands to drop the weapon. It is believed the subject pointed a firearm at the troopers, at which time he was shot. Troopers immediately rendered aid, and the suspect was transported to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. No law enforcement officers were injured.

This is an active and ongoing investigation by the Michigan State Police Special Investigation Section. Information is preliminary and may change as additional details are confirmed.

_{Release courtesy of the Sixth District Michigan State Police}