Man Shot and Wounded on Detroit's Belle Isle During an Arrest

Belle Isle (file photo)

A man was seriously wounded and hospitalized Monday morning on Belle Isle after being shot by the Wayne County Sheriff's tether unit during an attempted arrest, Michigan State Police said on social media.

The incident happened around 10:40 a.m. Monday. The man was wanted for absconding.

Few other details were immediately available.

The Michigan State Police Special Investigation Section is investigating the incident.

Officer Involved Shooting:
04/29 at 10:40 AM
Location:
Belle Isle
Synopsis:
The Wayne County Sheriff Tether unit was attempting to arrest a male wanted for absconding. 1/ pic.twitter.com/k0a91TB0TY

— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) April 29, 2024