Ohio Robbery Suspect Shot After Pointing Gun At Michigan Police

Police say what started as an investigation into an aggravated robbery out of Ohio ended with an officer-involved shooting Monday afternoon at a Sheetz gas station in Michigan.

According to Taylor Police, officers located a U-Haul truck that had been linked to a June 30 aggravated robbery involving dollar stores in the Cleveland area. When they tried to stop the truck at the Sheetz, things escalated quickly.

Robbery Suspect Allegedly Pointed Gun At Police Officers

Police say the 38-year-old driver refused to get out of the vehicle and instead backed into a patrol car. Investigators say the suspect then opened the driver's side door and pointed a handgun at officers. That's when several officers opened fire, striking the suspect multiple times, according to WWJ.

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Despite being shot, police were able to convince the man to surrender without any further violence. He was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that are expected to be non-life-threatening. A female passenger, who police say is from Mississippi, was also inside the U-Haul but wasn't injured.

Bullet Strikes Sheetz Store During Shooting

During the exchange, one bullet went through a window of the Sheetz convenience store and became lodged in a ceiling rafter. Thankfully, no customers or employees inside the store were hurt.

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Investigators are still trying to determine whether the suspect fired his weapon during the confrontation. Fortunately, no officers were injured.

Michigan State Police Leading Investigation In Officer-Involved Shooting

Michigan State Police have taken over the investigation, which is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings. The Taylor officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues.