DANIEL IRELAND

RIVERVIEW, MI – A man is facing 28 felony counts after he allegedly fired a semi-automatic rifle at police officers when they went to his home for a welfare check last week, authorities said. Ireland then allegedly emerged the from the house holding a semi-automatic rifle and wearing a tactical vest. He retreated inside then house and allegedly opened fire at the officers. Ireland was arraigned on March 30 in the 27th District Court in Riverview. His probable cause conference is set for 9 a.m. on Friday, April 9, in the 28th District Court in Southgate.

RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Daniel Ireland is facing 28 charges after reportedly firing on police officers who were checking on him Saturday. ORIGINAL STORY: Downriver man taken into custody after firing on officers, police sayAccording to authorities, officers responded to a home located just west of Young Patriots Park and the Riverview Community Center to check on the welfare of Ireland. Police said he was not home, but they saw him driving toward the residence as they were leaving. According to authorities, an off-duty police officer who lived nearby was familiar with the man, called him and the suspect surrendered without incident. AdPolice said officers did not return fire and no injuries were reported.