Tragedy erupted in a Clio apartment complex on Tuesday night when a domestic dispute turned deadly, resulting in three fatalities, including the shooter, during a confrontation with police. According to reports from WWJ Newsradio, officers and Genesee County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a domestic incident with shots fired at the 600 block of N. Mill Street around 7:30 p.m.

Upon their arrival, a woman was found shot on the building's steps, and inside the apartment, a male victim was discovered dead, having been pronounced dead at the scene by authorities. While approaching the scene, officers were met by gunfire from a man wielding a shotgun in the street, who commenced shooting at the police. Officers and deputies returned fire, and the suspect was struck in the shootout and later pronounced dead at a local hospital according to ABC12.

An investigation into this harrowing incident is currently underway by the Clio Police Department, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, and Michigan State Police, as confirmed by multiple sources. Thankfully, no officers or bystanders sustained injuries during the shootout. Mid-Michigan NOW reported that the identities of the suspect and victims have yet to be released, and the community is not considered to be under any current threat.

The Clio Police Department had initially called to the scene where a woman was found on the steps and a man holding a shotgun aimed at officers, setting off the fatal chain of events. Police response was swift, with officers engaging the suspect, ultimately leading to his injury and subsequent death. The case continues to unfold as investigators work to understand what led to such a fatal confrontation, with local authorities asking the public to avoid the area for safety and investigation purposes. The area surrounding Mill Street was marked with numerous evidence markers as part of the investigation process.