YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provided another update Wednesday regarding the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Jan. 6, 2026, following a felonious assault investigation in Ypsilanti Township.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a complaint involving a reported felonious assault before the incident escalated into a police pursuit.
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Police said the encounter ended in a fatal shooting involving deputies from the sheriff’s office.
In keeping with department protocol, the deputies involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave following the incident.
The Michigan State Police was requested to conduct an external and independent investigation.
The sheriff’s office said it has since been informed that Michigan State Police completed its investigation and submitted the case to the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
Officials said the matter is currently under review by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.
Police said no additional updates have been provided at this time.
The sheriff’s office said it currently has no further updates from the attorney general’s office.