Overview

• Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. Thursday to a home on Broadway Avenue NW for a report of a family member armed with a knife.
• After more than 15 minutes of negotiation, two Tasers were deployed without effect before two officers fired as the man allegedly charged with a knife.
• The man underwent surgery and is expected to recover, according to his brother, who said he was experiencing a mental-health crisis.
• Michigan State Police are leading the investigation and will forward findings to the Kent County Prosecutor for review.
• GRPD collected body-worn camera footage and, citing the family’s wishes, is not releasing video at this time as the two officers who fired remain on paid administrative leave.