BELLE ISLE (WXYZ) — A suspect was shot by officers on Monday after reportedly pointing a gun at law enforcement during an arrest attempt on Belle Isle.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect failed to appear in court on a criminal sexual conduct charge. Since the suspect was on a tether, the sheriff's office tether unit tracked him to a wooded swampy area behind the golf course along the canal, officials say.
VIDEO: Wayne County Sheriff's spokesperson provides an update following the shooting:
Scott Gatti, Chief of Operations with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, said officers called his name and he turned with what appeared to be a 9mm long gun pointed at them. Gatti said they fired in self defense.
The suspect was pulled from the water and officers rendered aid, according to the sheriff’s office.
VIDEO: Here's what we know after a man was shot by law enforcement on Belle Isle:
The investigation has been turned over to Michigan State Police.
MSP said the suspect is in stable condition and that there were no injuries to the public or police.
Officer Involved Shooting:
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) April 29, 2024
04/29 at 10:40 AM
Location:
Belle Isle
Synopsis:
The Wayne County Sheriff Tether unit was attempting to arrest a male wanted for absconding. 1/ pic.twitter.com/k0a91TB0TY
