ADRIAN, Mich. — A Lenawee County sheriff's deputy shot a suspect during a search in Adrian early on Sunday, according to a statement released by the sheriff's office.
According to the release, the incident began when Adrian police requested help locating a person who had allegedly pulled a gun and fired shots at a residence in the city.
At about 1:15 a.m., the sheriff's deputy, who had been dispatched to assist Adrian police, found the suspect hiding in a nearby vacant lot, the sheriff's office said.
According to the release, "a shot was fired" by the deputy and the suspect was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Upon listening to Lenawee County Emergency dispatch audio from that night, WTOL 11 determined that, at approximately 1:14 a.m., officers were responding to a shots fired call in the 400 block of Erie St. near Diana Market.
Approximately 22 minutes later a medical request was made for somebody who was shot in the shoulder at the same location.
The deputy, a 31-year-veteran, was not injured. Their name was not released and they have been placed on administrative leave, according to the sheriff's office.
Michigan State Police say they are investigating the incident.
WTOL 11 reached out to the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office, Michigan State Police, and Adrian Police for more information but was told they are offering no further information at this time.
This is a developing story. Stay with WTOL 11 for the latest.
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