Michigan man shot during police pursuit in Washington Township

A police chase in Washington Township, Michigan, ended with a man being shot in the leg by a Michigan State Police trooper. The incident took place on Sunday, March 16, around 3:52 p.m. Authorities were alerted to look for a white Jeep Cherokee linked to a shotgun incident in Shelby Township. A deputy from the Macomb County Sheriff's Office found the Jeep at M-53 and 30 Mile Road. When the deputy tried to stop the 31-year-old driver from Chesterfield Township, he fled. Multiple law enforcement agencies joined the pursuit. The chase ended when the man drove into a field near Van Dyke Avenue. He exited his vehicle armed with a long gun and ignored commands to drop the weapon. In response, the trooper shot him in the leg. The man was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for a non-life-threatening injury. He is expected to be turned over to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office the following day. The Sheriff's Office is now leading the investigation into the man's criminal actions, while the Michigan State Police will investigate the officer-involved shooting. Officials are currently gathering evidence and planning interviews with the suspect. The investigation will also include a review of body and vehicle cameras.