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2 in custody after Michigan State Police trooper shot in Detroit

Posted at 3:45 AM, Sep 27, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-27 17:47:40-04

Michigan State Police say an undercover trooper was shot early Tuesday morning on Detroit's west side. That trooper's condition has now been upgraded to stable, according to MSP.

Police say around 8:15 a.m., two suspects were taken into custody at a different location.

MSP search for suspect in trooper's shooting on Tuesday morning

According to MSP, the trooper was conducting surveillance near the 14000 block of Riverview when shots were fired from an upstairs window of a home.

The trooper was hit multiple times and taken to Sinai Grace where he is being evaluated. He was transported by MSP to the hospital.

MSP provides 8 a.m. update on trooper shot

Police said they breached the apartment and did find three shell casings, but did not find the suspect inside.

According to police, they are clearing the scene and some people are being allowed to return to their homes if they were evacuated.