Suspect Allegedly Shoots Mich. Deputy, Leads 125-MPH Chase in Stolen Cruiser
What to Know
- A Kalamazoo County sheriff's deputy was seriously wounded when a suspect allegedly grabbed the deputy's handgun during a struggle and shot him in the leg while officers investigated a reported break-in.
- Court documents allege the suspect tried to shoot the deputy in the head, but the handgun malfunctioned before he stole the deputy's cruiser and fled.
- The chase stretched roughly 30 miles across three counties at speeds up to 125 mph before another deputy intentionally struck the stolen cruiser to end the pursuit, and the suspect now faces charges including assault with intent to murder and carjacking.
Deputy Kaleb Mortimer found the suspect jogging westbound on E. AB Ave. The man ignored commands from the deputy at first, but later complied and got on the ground.
As Mortimer was attempting to handcuff the suspect, the suspect overpowered the deputy and reached for the deputy’s Glock 45 9mm handgun at the time of the incident.
During the struggle, the firearm was discharged, striking Mortimer in the left inner thigh, causing a serious injury.
That’s when Lipsey allegedly turned toward Mortimer and pointed the gun at the deputy’s head.
“The suspect was unable to fire any additional rounds at Deputy Mortimer due to what is believed to be a gun malfunction,” the sworn affidavit submitted to the court states.
The man then threw the gun and took off in the police cruiser, the court record alleges.
He headed west on M-89 and continuing in that direction. A deputy intercepted the stolen police vehicle near the intersection of E. AB Avenue in Richland Township.
A pursuit began. The deputy, with lights and siren activated, chased the stolen cruiser.
The vehicle reached speeds up to 125 mph, traveling into Barry County, Allegan County and Kalamazoo County, fleeing multiple police units.
The pursuit went about 30 miles and Lipsey allegedly ignored stop signs and red lights, speeding through them at around 90 miles per hour.
They headed south on Douglas Avenue, just north of the intersection of West D Ave. in Cooper Township. The chase then came into Kalamazoo Township.
Witnesses described dozens of police vehicles responding.
Deputy Cody Gilman was driving west on Lake Street and intentionally struck the fleeing police vehicle.
Multiple officers ordered him to exit and forcibly removed Lipsey when he did not comply.
Suspect Lipsey has three prior felony-controlled substance convictions for possession of methamphetamine in recent years, the court document states.
Lipsey appeared in court Monday to face over a dozen charges including assault with intent to murder and carjacking. He’s being held on a $1-million bond.
A preliminary examination was set for Aug. 4.
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