Michigan Man Attacks Cops With Explosives After Shooting Brother and a Police Sergeant



Deadly standoff! High-speed chase, gunfire, and explosives: A Michigan man’s violent escape leaves police and residents shaken.


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JACKSON, MI

– In a tense and chaotic standoff, a

Michigan


man suspected of shooting his own brother led police on a harrowing chase through Jackson County on Wednesday. During the pursuit, he allegedly hurled explosives at pursuing officers, fired gunshots, and struck a Jackson Police sergeant before he was ultimately shot and killed by law enforcement.

Family Violence Sparks Deadly Confrontation

The violent series of events began around 4:30 p.m. when the suspect—whose identity has not yet been made public—reportedly shot his 34-year-old brother in Lenawee County. Though injured, the brother survived and was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene in a maroon van, sparking a multi-agency response as law enforcement tracked his vehicle.

Pursuit Through Jackson County Escalates

By 5:09 p.m., Lenawee County authorities alerted Jackson County Central Dispatch, having tracked the suspect’s vehicle across county lines. Jackson Police quickly located the van on Cooper Street in Jackson, coordinating with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office to bring the suspect into custody.

But as officers approached, the suspect sped off, and what began as a pursuit quickly escalated to gunfire. “Within the first minute of the pursuit,” the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Jackson Police Department noted in a joint statement, the suspect began shooting at the pursuing officers. Several rounds struck nearby vehicles and homes, yet thankfully, no civilians were reported injured.

Explosives Thrown at Police; Sergeant Injured

As the pursuit continued, the suspect allegedly threw explosives from his vehicle. Michigan State Police later confirmed these were “numerous pipe bombs,” adding that the suspect might have discarded them during the pursuit as explosions were heard alongside gunfire.

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At approximately 5:41 p.m., a Jackson Police sergeant was shot by the suspect at the intersection of Van Dorn and Elizabeth Street in Jackson. The bullet traveled through the sergeant’s arm and lodged in his body. He was rushed to Henry Ford Hospital by a fellow deputy and, as of the latest update, was listed in good condition.

Deadly Standoff Ends Pursuit

Law enforcement officers eventually cornered the suspect, leading to a final exchange of gunfire. Multiple shots were fired during the confrontation, leaving the suspect critically injured. He was taken to Henry Ford Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

State Police Investigation and Public Safety Warning

Following the suspect’s death, Michigan State Police launched an investigation and discovered several pipe bombs in the suspect’s van. In a social media post, they advised the public to stay vigilant for any suspicious items that may have been discarded along the chase route. “If you see these items do not pick them up,” state police wrote. “Contact 911 so that the appropriate personnel can be dispatched to handle the items.”

Michigan State Police are asking anyone with information about the case to contact them at 517-322-1907. As they continue their investigation, officers and residents alike are left reflecting on a day that pushed the limits of public safety and the resilience of local law enforcement.

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