Rose Township, MI – A chaotic domestic incident in Oakland County Sunday evening ended with a convicted felon in custody after troopers responded to reports of gunfire inside a home.
The MSP received a call around 6:40 p.m. on March 15 reporting shots fired at a residence in the 3800 block of Demode Road in Rose Township. The caller told dispatchers that her mother and stepfather had been fighting downstairs and that she had locked herself inside the house for safety.
The daughter also reported that the man had begun slashing his own wrists, raising concerns about both violence inside the home and the suspect’s mental state.
When troopers arrived, they quickly established a perimeter around the home with assistance from Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies.
As troopers attempted to make contact with the occupants, the mother and daughter were able to safely exit the house. The male suspect eventually came out as well but resisted arrest, leading to a brief confrontation before troopers were able to take him into custody.
Police say the situation inside the home had escalated beyond a verbal dispute.
Investigators determined that a physical domestic assault had occurred, after which the suspect fired a rifle inside the residence. Troopers also learned the man was a convicted felon and had an active Personal Protection Order (PPO) served against him that protected one of the victims.
The firearm used during the incident was recovered by police.
“The suspect in this incident was admitted to the hospital for self-inflicted wounds and a mental evaluation,” said First Lieutenant Mike Shaw. “Fortunately the mom and daughter were not hurt in the incident.”
Michigan State Police say an investigator’s report has been submitted to the prosecutor’s office for review of potential charges.
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