IONIA COUNTY, Mich. — State troopers arrested a suspect in the city of Wyoming, saying the person was involved in a domestic assault near Belding.
Early on Sunday morning, Michigan State Police troopers say a domestic assault took place at an undisclosed location near Belding.
At least one person was injured, troopers say, seemingly in a stabbing.
The person who had stab-like wounds was taken to the hospital, according to a press release from Michigan State Police.
While the assault is still being investigated, troopers say the suspect is identified.
Troopers did not release the incident's exact location, nor did they confirm the time and place of the possible stabbing.
Lakeview Post troopers are investigating a domestic assault that occurred early this morning near Belding. One person was transported to the hospital from what appears to be stab wounds. The suspect is known and the incident remains under investigation. pic.twitter.com/eGD0VXwoPX
— MSP Sixth District (@mspwestmi) May 7, 2023
Later on Sunday afternoon, MSP revealed they were responding to a house in the City of Wyoming, trying to make contact with the suspect.
Troopers say, as they attempted to make an arrest, the person refused to leave the house.
Troopers from the MSP Lakeview and Grand Rapids Posts, with the assistance of Wyoming PD, are currently at a residence in the City of Wyoming attempting to arrest a suspect wanted for felonious assault that occurred earlier this morning in Ionia County. The suspect is refusing 1) pic.twitter.com/8C9tgteD5T
— MSP Sixth District (@mspwestmi) May 7, 2023
The public was advised to avoid the area as authorities negotiated with the person.
MSP was assisted by the Wyoming Police Department, which contributed a tactical team to the area of Whiting Street, between Burlingame Avenue and Godfrey Avenue.
By 7:00 pm, troopers announced the person was in custody.
This is a developing story. FOX 17 is working to learn more and will update when new information is available.
