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State Police Probe Deputy-Involved Shooting After Alpena County Pursuit

State police are investigating to determine who fired during the roadside shooting.

Overview

  • Deputies tried to stop a pickup near Rogers City about 8:40 a.m., prompting a multi-agency chase into Alpena County.
  • The truck crashed into a ditch on M-65 near Leer Road, where the 33-year-old driver exited the vehicle.
  • Local reports say deputies saw a gun on the suspect and fired, striking him; state police have not confirmed who fired.
  • The man was treated at the scene and taken to a hospital in stable condition; no law-enforcement injuries were reported.
  • The roadway was closed for hours as investigators processed the scene, and officials reported no ongoing threat to the public.