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A shootout that left Officer Jackson injured reportedly started with the suspect shooting the brother
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A shootout that left Officer Jackson injured reportedly started with the suspect shooting the brother

JACKSON, Mich. – A Officer Jackson was injured and a suspect was killed in a shootout that allegedly resulted from a shooting involving the suspect’s brother.

Suspect shoots brother in Lenawee County

At 5:09 p.m. on Nov. 6, the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office notified Jackson County Central Dispatch that a suspect had shot his brother at 4:30 p.m.

A tracking device showed the suspect’s vehicle driving through Jackson County.

Suspect found in Jackson County, pursuit has begun

Jackson officers located the suspect’s maroon van in the 1000 block of Cooper Street on the city’s east side.

Officers coordinated with deputies to stop the vehicle, but when authorities approached the van, the suspect sped away.

A pursuit was initiated, and within a minute, the suspect began shooting at officers and deputies, according to police.

Several houses and cars were shot during the pursuit. No residents were injured, but an officer was shot.

Sergeant Jackson shot

A sergeant was shot at 5:41 p.m. at Van Dorn and Elizabeth streets, according to police.

The bullet went through his arm and into his body. He was taken to a local hospital, where he is in “good condition,” police said.

Suspect killed during shootout

Law enforcement was able to stop the suspect, but several shots were exchanged and the suspect was hit.

Measures were taken to save the suspect at the scene. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.

The officers and deputies have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the shooting, according to department policy.

Michigan State Police will investigate.

Pipe bombs found in suspect’s vehicle

Several pipe bombs were found in the suspect’s vehicle. Authorities believe he threw them out of the car during the chase.

If anyone sees any of them, they should not pick them up and call 911 to report their findings.

Additionally, anyone with information about the case is asked to contact state police at 517-322-1907.

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