LIVONIA, Mich. – The man accused of stabbing a Livonia police officer inside the department’s lobby has been referred for a competency hearing.
According to authorities, a man experiencing a mental health crisis entered the Livonia police station on April 3, threatened to kill everyone and brandished a knife.
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Police said the man became more aggressive as they attempted to de-escalate, leading to a struggle during which he stabbed an officer in the leg and kicked another, causing an accidental gun discharge.
The officer is expected to be OK.
James McLean is facing more than a dozen charges, including three counts of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of resisting and obstructing a police officer causing injury and three counts of resisting and obstructing a police officer.
His bond was set at $750,000.
During his probable cause conference, McLean was referred for a competency evaluation, which is scheduled for June 25.