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Suspect dies after being shot by Michigan State Police trooper following chase in Van Buren Township

Haggerty closed in Van Buren after police chase
Haggerty closed in Van Buren after police chase
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The suspect who was shot by a Michigan State Police trooper following a chase has died, 7 Action News has learned.

Police have identified him as Richard Parent, of Flat Rock.

According to police, the trooper pulled over Parent for a routine seat belt violation. Parent complained that he was a sovereign citizen, refused to comply and then took off.

The chase went through different neighborhoods and eventually turned into a foot chase before the suspect was shot in the side

During the incident, one trooper ended up with a broken thumb.