Man Pointed Gun At Officers Before Being Shot By Police On Belle Isle: Cops

DETROIT — A man aimed a rifle at police during an arrest attempt Monday morning on Belle Isle in Detroit before officers shot the man, according to Michigan State Police.

The 34-year-old man, who was not immediately identified by officials, was taken to a nearby hospital, where he is now listed in stable condition, according to police.

State police said the man was scheduled to be in court on a felony charge Monday, but never showed up. Investigators then tracked the man by his tether to a heavily wooded area on the island, according to police.

When officers confronted him at 10:40 a.m., the man pointed a rifle at officers, according to police.

That's when officers opened fire, striking the man, according to police.

Officials recovered a 9mm rifle at the scene, according to police.

There were no injuries to officers or the public in the shooting, according to police.