Undercover Michigan State Police trooper shot in Detroit; 2 in custody

Trooper in critical condition Tuesday morning

Matt Morawski, Executive Producer, Local 4 News Today

Published: September 27, 2022 at 3:41 AMUpdated: September 27, 2022 at 8:51 AM

DETROIT – An undercover Michigan State Police trooper was shot early Tuesday morning in Northwest Detroit.

UPDATE: 2 people taken into custody

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According to MSP, an undercover narcotics unit was conducting surveillance at an apartment complex on Riverview Street near Telegraph Road and I-96 when someone started shooting at them. A male trooper was reportedly hit by gunfire.

The scene of a Sept. 27, 2022, shooting on Riverview Street in Detroit. (WDIV)

Police say the trooper is hospitalized and is in critical condition.

Investigators are currently searching for a suspect. No description has been released at this time.

MSP has been releasing updates on Twitter overnight.

Possible Barricaded Incident:
9/27 at 1:30 AM
Location:
14000 Riverview Detroit
Synopsis:
A undercover narcotics unit was conducting surveillance when they took fire by a unknown suspect. A male trooper was struck by the gunfire. 1/ pic.twitter.com/VnNV7MQGz9
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) September 27, 2022