Suspect Fatally Shot by Police After Stabbing Local Attorney
Abbot Rd & E Lake Lansing Rd
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Summary
- In East Lansing, Michigan, a theft report escalated into a stabbing and subsequent police shooting.
- The suspect, armed with a knife, stabbed 63-year-old attorney Douglas Mielock, who is now in stable condition after surgery.
- The suspect was shot and killed by police after refusing to drop the weapon and charging at officers. The incident is under review by state police, and the officers involved are on administrative leave.
Timeline
The suspect, described as covered in blood and holding a weapon, ran toward officers and was shot and killed, while state police continue reviewing the shooting and involved officers remain on administrative leave.
Officials say the incident began as a reported theft before escalating into a stabbing and then a police shooting.
He told investigators he did not know the attacker, and the incident is being described as a random act of violence.
News sources say the stabbing victim has been identified as 63-year-old attorney Douglas Mielock, who suffered multiple stab wounds, underwent emergency surgery, and is now listed in stable condition in the ICU.
Authorities have not released the identities or ages of those involved, and officials have not said how many officers fired or how many shots were used. News sources say the shooting is now under review by state police as part of standard procedure.
The victim was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition. Police said there is no further danger to the public.
Police said that upon arrival, the suspect was covered in blood and armed with a knife. The suspect refused commands to drop the weapon and ran toward officers. The officers shot the suspect, who was pronounced deceased by medics.
According to East Lansing Police Chief Jennifer Brown, officers were dispatched at 6:06 p.m. to a business for a reported theft. While officers were on the way, the suspect stabbed someone at another business.
Investigators remain at the crime scene, and there are no additional threats to the public.
Per Michigan State Police, officials confirmed an officer-involved shooting occurred.
Police are responding to the area due to a stabbing that resulted in an officer-involved shooting. There has been no confirmation yet if anyone has been injured due to this incident. People are advised to avoid the area at this time, per Fox 47 News.
Incident reported at Abbot Rd & E Lake Lansing Rd.
The suspect, described as covered in blood and holding a weapon, ran toward officers and was shot and killed, while state police continue reviewing the shooting and involved officers remain on administrative leave.
Officials say the incident began as a reported theft before escalating into a stabbing and then a police shooting.
He told investigators he did not know the attacker, and the incident is being described as a random act of violence.
News sources say the stabbing victim has been identified as 63-year-old attorney Douglas Mielock, who suffered multiple stab wounds, underwent emergency surgery, and is now listed in stable condition in the ICU.
Authorities have not released the identities or ages of those involved, and officials have not said how many officers fired or how many shots were used. News sources say the shooting is now under review by state police as part of standard procedure.
The victim was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition. Police said there is no further danger to the public.
Police said that upon arrival, the suspect was covered in blood and armed with a knife. The suspect refused commands to drop the weapon and ran toward officers. The officers shot the suspect, who was pronounced deceased by medics.
According to East Lansing Police Chief Jennifer Brown, officers were dispatched at 6:06 p.m. to a business for a reported theft. While officers were on the way, the suspect stabbed someone at another business.
Investigators remain at the crime scene, and there are no additional threats to the public.
Per Michigan State Police, officials confirmed an officer-involved shooting occurred.
Police are responding to the area due to a stabbing that resulted in an officer-involved shooting. There has been no confirmation yet if anyone has been injured due to this incident. People are advised to avoid the area at this time, per Fox 47 News.
Incident reported at Abbot Rd & E Lake Lansing Rd.
The suspect, described as covered in blood and holding a weapon, ran toward officers and was shot and killed, while state police continue reviewing the shooting and involved officers remain on administrative leave.
Officials say the incident began as a reported theft before escalating into a stabbing and then a police shooting.
He told investigators he did not know the attacker, and the incident is being described as a random act of violence.
News sources say the stabbing victim has been identified as 63-year-old attorney Douglas Mielock, who suffered multiple stab wounds, underwent emergency surgery, and is now listed in stable condition in the ICU.
Authorities have not released the identities or ages of those involved, and officials have not said how many officers fired or how many shots were used. News sources say the shooting is now under review by state police as part of standard procedure.
The victim was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition. Police said there is no further danger to the public.
Police said that upon arrival, the suspect was covered in blood and armed with a knife. The suspect refused commands to drop the weapon and ran toward officers. The officers shot the suspect, who was pronounced deceased by medics.
According to East Lansing Police Chief Jennifer Brown, officers were dispatched at 6:06 p.m. to a business for a reported theft. While officers were on the way, the suspect stabbed someone at another business.
Investigators remain at the crime scene, and there are no additional threats to the public.
Per Michigan State Police, officials confirmed an officer-involved shooting occurred.
Police are responding to the area due to a stabbing that resulted in an officer-involved shooting. There has been no confirmation yet if anyone has been injured due to this incident. People are advised to avoid the area at this time, per Fox 47 News.
Incident reported at Abbot Rd & E Lake Lansing Rd.
The suspect, described as covered in blood and holding a weapon, ran toward officers and was shot and killed, while state police continue reviewing the shooting and involved officers remain on administrative leave.
Officials say the incident began as a reported theft before escalating into a stabbing and then a police shooting.
He told investigators he did not know the attacker, and the incident is being described as a random act of violence.
News sources say the stabbing victim has been identified as 63-year-old attorney Douglas Mielock, who suffered multiple stab wounds, underwent emergency surgery, and is now listed in stable condition in the ICU.
Authorities have not released the identities or ages of those involved, and officials have not said how many officers fired or how many shots were used. News sources say the shooting is now under review by state police as part of standard procedure.
The victim was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition. Police said there is no further danger to the public.
Police said that upon arrival, the suspect was covered in blood and armed with a knife. The suspect refused commands to drop the weapon and ran toward officers. The officers shot the suspect, who was pronounced deceased by medics.
According to East Lansing Police Chief Jennifer Brown, officers were dispatched at 6:06 p.m. to a business for a reported theft. While officers were on the way, the suspect stabbed someone at another business.
Investigators remain at the crime scene, and there are no additional threats to the public.
Per Michigan State Police, officials confirmed an officer-involved shooting occurred.
Police are responding to the area due to a stabbing that resulted in an officer-involved shooting. There has been no confirmation yet if anyone has been injured due to this incident. People are advised to avoid the area at this time, per Fox 47 News.
Incident reported at Abbot Rd & E Lake Lansing Rd.
The suspect, described as covered in blood and holding a weapon, ran toward officers and was shot and killed, while state police continue reviewing the shooting and involved officers remain on administrative leave.
Officials say the incident began as a reported theft before escalating into a stabbing and then a police shooting.
He told investigators he did not know the attacker, and the incident is being described as a random act of violence.
News sources say the stabbing victim has been identified as 63-year-old attorney Douglas Mielock, who suffered multiple stab wounds, underwent emergency surgery, and is now listed in stable condition in the ICU.
Authorities have not released the identities or ages of those involved, and officials have not said how many officers fired or how many shots were used. News sources say the shooting is now under review by state police as part of standard procedure.
The victim was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition. Police said there is no further danger to the public.
Police said that upon arrival, the suspect was covered in blood and armed with a knife. The suspect refused commands to drop the weapon and ran toward officers. The officers shot the suspect, who was pronounced deceased by medics.
According to East Lansing Police Chief Jennifer Brown, officers were dispatched at 6:06 p.m. to a business for a reported theft. While officers were on the way, the suspect stabbed someone at another business.
Investigators remain at the crime scene, and there are no additional threats to the public.
Per Michigan State Police, officials confirmed an officer-involved shooting occurred.
Police are responding to the area due to a stabbing that resulted in an officer-involved shooting. There has been no confirmation yet if anyone has been injured due to this incident. People are advised to avoid the area at this time, per Fox 47 News.
Incident reported at Abbot Rd & E Lake Lansing Rd.
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