JACKSON, Mich — MSP Special Investigation Detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Jackson County.
The Lenawee County Sheriff's Office says they contacted Jackson County Central Dispatch about a shooting suspect being tracked into Jackson County.
The suspect allegedly shot his brother in Lenawee County around 4:30 pm, according to the Lenawee County Police.
The suspect was driving a maroon van.
Law enforcement officials say they approached the vehicle in the 1000 block of Cooper St. on the northeast side of the City of Jackson.
The suspect fled and a high-speed chase ensued, according to police.
The Jackson County Office of the Sheriff says the suspect began firing at law enforcement, causing a shoot-out that damaged property and hit a sergeant from the Jackson Police Department.
He is recovering in the hospital from a shot in his arm that went into his body.
Officers say they were able to apprehend the suspect after the suspect was shot.
The suspect was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Their name is not being released at this time.
The Jackson County Office of the Sheriff says the Deputy and officers involved have been placed on administrative leave as their agencies conduct internal investigations of the shootings.
The Michigan State Police have been requested by the Jackson Police Department and Jackson County Office of the Sheriff to conduct a criminal investigation.
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