Suspect arrested after firing into occupied homes in Michigan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 14:33 · Archive

A suspect has been arrested after firing multiple shots into two occupied homes in Mecosta County, Michigan on 22 October.

A suspect has been arrested after allegedly firing multiple rounds from a high-powered rifle into two occupied homes in Martiny Township, Mecosta County, on 22 October. The Mecosta County Sheriff's Office responded to an initial call at approximately 8:08 p.m. from a home on 13 Mile Road reporting gunfire. While deputies were en route, dispatchers received a second call from another nearby home on the same road also reporting being struck by gunshots.

When officers arrived and were investigating inside one of the residences, several shots were fired from outside, with rounds striking the building. A sergeant at the scene declared a barricaded gunman situation and requested assistance from the Emergency Response Team. Deputies established a perimeter around the scene and evacuated nearby residents while awaiting specialized support.

The Newaygo County Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant, using an armored vehicle to establish communication with the suspect and negotiate his peaceful surrender. Following the arrest, law enforcement seized multiple firearms including high-powered rifles, a shotgun and a pistol, along with a stockpile of ammunition. The suspect was charged with two counts of discharging a firearm at an occupied dwelling and two counts of felony firearm. No injuries occurred during the incident.

How it is being reported

• Barricaded gunman surrenders after firing shots into occupied homes in Mecosta CountyOne person is in custody after allegedly firing shots into two homes north of Canadian Lakes Thursday night.Woodtv · 23 Oct, 14:18
• Standoff ends with arrest after gunfire hits two occupied homes in Mecosta CountyA suspect is facing felony charges after allegedly firing multiple rounds into two occupied homes in Martiny Township on Oct. 22, prompting a standoff with law enforcement officers9And10News · 23 Oct, 13:52

In this story: Mecosta County · Martiny Township · Mecosta County Sheriff's Office · Newaygo County Emergency Response Team

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