Early on Wednesday, at a police station in Northern Michigan, authorities reported that several patrol vehicles were set ablaze and targeted by gunfire.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the suspect is still at large, and Michigan State Police have described him as a white male dressed in camouflage. Police say the suspect is armed and dangerous. No troopers were present in the vehicles during the incident.
According to the police statement, the suspect was last seen driving a silver Honda CRV. This incident unfolded around 3:30 a.m. at the Sault Ste. Marie Post of the state police.
Multiple patrol vehicles at the Sault Ste. Marie Post were lit on fire and struck by rifle rounds at approximately 3:30am. The suspect is still at large and is described as a white male wearing camouflage. He was last seen driving a silver Honda CRV. pic.twitter.com/fk6J8uDWh1
— MSP Eighth District (@MSPEighthDist) September 6, 2023
We continue to actively investigate this incident and encourage anyone with possible information to contact the Sault Ste. Marie Post. Here are some updated photos of the incident and suspect. pic.twitter.com/vIcaTH1hL0
— MSP Eighth District (@MSPEighthDist) September 6, 2023
“We are asking anyone in the area between 3 Mile Rd and M-80 on M-129 who may have home surveillance cameras to check activity from 3:15am and into the morning for any suspicious activity or the suspect vehicle we have listed above,” police said. “Please contact the Sault Post with any info.”
