LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) — Livonia police say an officer shot and killed a 61-year-old man who allegedly pointed a handgun at officers on Sunday following a fire.
Police say they responded to the 20000 block of St. Francis Street on June 28 around 7 p.m. on the report of an explosion and fire.
Sources tell 7 News Detroit the suspect may have cut gas lines in the home and set the fire.
After the fire was extinguished, police say they searched the home and found no one inside, but the homeowner was reportedly found in a neighbor’s backyard armed with a handgun.
Police say they spoke with the armed homeowner and attempted to negotiate, but he reportedly raised his gun toward officers. An officer fired, striking the man, police say.
The 61-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Michigan State Police is now investigating the shooting. Livonia police are conducting an investigation into the fire.
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