Michigan State Police rushed to a home in the 3800 block of Demode Road in Rose Township on Sunday after reports of gunfire during a domestic dispute. Troopers say the man involved is a convicted felon who had an active personal protection order in place. During the incident, he slashed his wrists and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation. Officers say they recovered a rifle that had been fired and that the suspect resisted as they moved in to arrest him. The woman who called for help and her mother were inside the residence but were able to get out unharmed while Oakland County deputies helped set up a perimeter around the scene.
Immediate response
According to police, the situation escalated when a woman reported hearing gunshots while her mother and stepfather were fighting, which sent troopers racing to the property. Investigators say they recovered a fired rifle at the home and that the man eventually came outside, where he resisted arrest before troopers brought him under control, according to The Oakland Press.
Where it happened
The call originated from the 3800 block of Demode Road in Rose Township, a small Oakland County community east of metro Detroit. The township’s official site identifies Demode Road among its local roads and lists contact information for township offices, per Rose Township.
Suspect, injuries and possible charges
Michigan State Police told reporters the man is a felon and that a personal protection order had been issued to shield one of the victims. During the confrontation at the home, officers say he slashed his wrists. He was transported under guard by ambulance to a nearby hospital for evaluation, and Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies assisted by maintaining a perimeter around the property. Troopers have submitted their report to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, which will review the case for potential criminal charges, according to The Oakland Press.
What the law says
Under Michigan law, people with felony convictions are generally barred from possessing firearms, a restriction set out in the Michigan Compiled Laws, per the Michigan Legislature. Intentionally firing a gun at a home or other potentially occupied structure can be charged as a felony under MCL 750.234b and carries significant penalties, according to statute explanations on Justia.
What’s next
Once police reports are turned over, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office reviews the file and decides whether to authorize charges. The office handles prosecutions throughout the county, and members of the public who believe they have information about the case can reach out to local law enforcement or the prosecutor’s office for direction, per Oakland County.
The investigation is still active, and authorities have not released the suspect’s name while prosecutors weigh possible charges. Anyone with information that could help the case is asked to contact Michigan State Police or the local dispatch that serves Rose Township.
