DETROIT (WXYZ) — A Michigan State Police trooper was shot three times on Detroit's west side and a suspect was killed, according to MSP.
The shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. in the 20200 block of Murray Hill, which is near 8 Mile.
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According to MSP Lt. Rene Gonzalez, two detective troopers with the Metropolitan Detroit Auto Recovery Team were conducting an investigation when a 23-year-old Detroit man came out of a house and opened fire on the troopers.
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Officials say the trooper was shot three times — once in the leg, once in the back and once in his vest. Other troopers took him to the hospital, where he is in serious but stable condition. Officials say the bulletproof vest saved his life.
Troopers returned fire, shooting and killing the 23-year-old suspect.
Right now, MSP and Detroit police are still investigating the shooting and expect to release more information as the day goes on.
