Suspect Killed After Firing Shots At Officers In Dearborn: Police

DEARBORN, MI — Police fatally shot a person Saturday morning in Dearborn after the suspect fired shots at officers, Dearborn Police said.

Officers said they responded to a fire at the Al-Huda Islamic Association at 8835 Warren Ave on Dearborn’s northeast side in the early morning hours of Saturday.

Officers encountered an armed individual at the location who appeared to have fired shots at police before fleeing, officials said. Officers pursued the suspect along Lonyo Avenue, where they told the person to drop the gun.

Instead, the person fired more shots at police and this time officers fired back, fatally striking the person, officials said. No police officers were injured in the shooting.

"This was a tragic incident for our faith community and the Dearborn community overall that unfortunately led to a loss of life," Dearborn Chief of Police Issa Shahin said. "I commend our officers for responding with the utmost professionalism and courage to protect the community from imminent danger."

Police encouraged anyone with information related to this incident to contact the Detroit Police Department.