Topline: A suspect is dead after a late-night shooting involving Michigan State Police in Waterford, and investigators say no troopers or bystanders were hurt.
Published: May 18, 2026 1:00 pm ET
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A suspect is dead after a late-night shooting involving Michigan State Police in Waterford, and investigators say no troopers or bystanders were hurt.
WATERFORD, Mich. — A suspect was fatally shot during an incident involving Michigan State Police officers in Waterford on Thursday night, according to state police.
Michigan State Police said the shooting happened at about 9:35 p.m. on May 14. Authorities said the suspect died and that there was no danger to the public after the shooting.
No troopers and no members of the public were injured in the incident, police said.
According to MLive, state police did not immediately release details about the circumstances that led to the shooting. The Third District Special Investigation Section is handling the investigation.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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A suspect is dead after a late-night shooting involving Michigan State Police in Waterford, and investigators say no troopers or bystanders were hurt.
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Published: May 18, 2026 1:00 pm ET
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A suspect is dead after a late-night shooting involving Michigan State Police in Waterford, and investigators say no troopers or bystanders were hurt.
WATERFORD, Mich. — A suspect was fatally shot during an incident involving Michigan State Police officers in Waterford on Thursday night, according to state police.
Michigan State Police said the shooting happened at about 9:35 p.m. on May 14. Authorities said the suspect died and that there was no danger to the public after the shooting.
No troopers and no members of the public were injured in the incident, police said.
According to MLive, state police did not immediately release details about the circumstances that led to the shooting. The Third District Special Investigation Section is handling the investigation.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Suspect Killed in Michigan State Police Shooting in Waterford
A suspect is dead after a late-night shooting involving Michigan State Police in Waterford, and investigators say no troopers or bystanders were hurt.
By Staff Reports
Published: May 18, 2026 1:00 pm ET
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A suspect is dead after a late-night shooting involving Michigan State Police in Waterford, and investigators say no troopers or bystanders were hurt.
WATERFORD, Mich. — A suspect was fatally shot during an incident involving Michigan State Police officers in Waterford on Thursday night, according to state police.
Michigan State Police said the shooting happened at about 9:35 p.m. on May 14. Authorities said the suspect died and that there was no danger to the public after the shooting.
No troopers and no members of the public were injured in the incident, police said.
According to MLive, state police did not immediately release details about the circumstances that led to the shooting. The Third District Special Investigation Section is handling the investigation.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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