New Haven, MI – Today, July 30, 2026, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office received information from the Chesterfield Township Police Department regarding a suspect wanted in connection with a felonious assault and fleeing and eluding. Information provided indicated the suspect was armed and was believed to be experiencing a possible altered mental state.
At approximately 12:02 p.m., MCSO deputies initiated contact with the suspect at the intersection of 26 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue. The suspect failed to comply with deputies’ commands and backed his vehicle into a patrol motorcycle. During the encounter, one deputy discharged their firearm.
The suspect fled the scene westbound on 26 Mile Road. Deputies initiated a pursuit. A short time later, the suspect stopped his vehicle in the roadway and exited while armed with a weapon. The suspect charged towards deputies, and one deputy discharged their firearm.
The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.
In accordance with standard protocol, the investigation has been turned over to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
No additional information will be released from the MCSO at this time.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident.
