Shootout that wounded Jackson officer allegedly began when suspect shot brother

JACKSON, MI. – A A Jackson officer was wounded and a suspect was killed. in a shootout that allegedly stemmed from a shooting involving the suspect’s brother.

Suspect shot brother in Lenawee County

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

The tracking device showed the suspect’s vehicle traveling through Jackson County.

Suspect found in Jackson County, pursuit initiated

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 deputies 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.

During the chase, several houses and cars were shot at. No residents were injured, but an officer was shot.

Sergeant Jackson shot and killed

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

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

Suspect killed during shootout

Law enforcement officers were able to stop the suspect, but after several shots were fired, the suspect was wounded.

Life-saving measures were taken on the suspect at the scene. He was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

Per department policy, the officers and deputies were placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the shooting.

Michigan State Police will investigate.

A homemade bomb was found in the suspect’s car.

Several homemade 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 regarding this case is asked to contact State Police at 517-322-1907.