Two Suspects Taken Into Custody
On 1/22 at approximately 6 45 PM, troopers over heard a pursuit for a possible homicide suspect in a blue Hellcat Charger. The local departments discontinued the pursuit. A Metro North trooper relocated the suspect vehicle and attempted a traffic stop.The suspect driver refused to stop and troopers started to pursue the vehicle. The pursuit continued westbound I-94 near Masonic and ended at westbound 8 mile and Gratiot when the suspect vehicle crashed.
UPDATE: MSP Dispatch Station 20 overheard a vehicle pursuit on westbound I-94 near Metropolitan Parkway. Macomb County deputies were pursuing a suspect vehicle for a shooting/homicide which just occurred in Clinton Twp. Troopers were nearby and joined the pursuit. The pursuit continued westbound on 8 Mile Rd until the suspect vehicle crashed into a metal electrical pole in the median, just east of Gratiot Ave. The two suspects received injuries including broken bones and one had a previous gunshot wound. No MSP patrol cars received any damage nor came in contact with any other vehicles. No members of the public or troopers were hurt. The suspects were transported to St. John’s Moross Hospital for treatment. Two weapons (Long gun and pistol) were recovered from the suspect vehicle. For information on the original incident contact Clinton Township Police.
Final Pursuit Update: The Dodge Hellcat that was involved in the Clinton Township (Macomb County) homicide was confirmed stolen. The driver, a 20-year-old male from Warren, and passenger, a 19-year-old male from Mt. Clemens , where arrested without further incident. A vehicle search located two pistols and a long gun. Both suspects were turned over to Clinton Township Police as part of their investigation. The report from the pursuit will be turned over for prosecutor review. No further information will be released.
