Mich. Trooper Shot Multiple Times Working Undercover in Detroit

Sept. 27, 2022

A veteran Michigan State Police trooper was hospitalized and two suspects are in custody after a shooting while an undercover narcotics unit was conducting surveillance on Detroit's west side.

Two suspects are in custody in connection with a shooting on Detroit's west side early Tuesday morning that injured a Michigan State Trooper, officials said.

The incident began at about 1:30 a.m. in the 14000 block of Riverview near Interstate 96 and Telegraph Road in Detroit, according to authorities. Police said an undercover narcotics unit was conducting surveillance when an unknown suspect fired upon them and struck a male state trooper.

The trooper, who was taken to a local hospital, was in critical condition before being upgraded to stable. He is a 10-year veteran of the Michigan State Police, said Lt. Michael Shaw.

"My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of the trooper and all law enforcement who put their lives at risk to protect us," said Attorney General Dana Nessel on Twitter.

The suspects were arrested after police located an apartment where they believed the shots had come from. Inside, they found three shell casings inside.

They investigation is ongoing.

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