A Montcalm County, Michigan sheriff's deputy was shot with a crossbow and the suspect was killed Friday.
Deputy Michael Kotenko was wounded by 40-year-old Travis Quay after responding to a home in the 8000 block of Townline Road with two other deputies and a trooper, according to WOOD-TV.
While trying to arrest Quay on charges of assault, officials said that man shot at the officers with a crossbow, hitting the deputy in his side. The trooper returned fire, killing the man.
Kotenko was transported to a Grand Rapids-area hospital where he was listed in serious but stable condition.
"This is an unfortunate, tragic situation, but certainly highlights the dangers that our law enforcement officers face every day," Michigan State Police Lt. Rob Davis said. "In terms of our policy, obviously, an officer that reasonably believes that there’s imminent danger of death or bodily harm has the right to defend himself or others."
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday on Quay.
Michigan State Police are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.
