Man shot, killed by police in Eaton County

CHARLOTTE — A man sought by Charlotte police in a criminal investigation was shot and killed by police early Thursday afternoon in a rural area near Sunfield.

Eaton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were looking for a white male who was believed to be armed and dangerous and found him in the area of St. Joe Highway and Gates Road in Roxand Township about 1 p.m., according to a release issued by the department after 7 p.m. Thursday.

The man, whose name, age and hometown were not released, was shot by at least one deputy after he was seen with a gun, according to the release. Officials did not say how many deputies were involved in the shooting

Deputies provided first aid until paramedics could arrive and transport the man to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, where he was pronounced dead.

No officers were injured, according to the release. The department did not say how many deputies were involved in the shooting.

Michigan State Police are investigating the shooting. The agency did not respond to requests for comment Thursday afternoon, nor did the office of Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich.

In the release Thursday, the sheriff’s department said it is not releasing additional details. On Friday, officials said they did not expect to release any updates before the weekend.

It was the second shooting by police in the Lansing area in as many days. On Wednesday evening, Lansing police shot a man wanted on outstanding warrants. He fled the scene, but was arrested Thursday with a gunshot wound and was hospitalized.

This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Man shot, killed by police in Eaton County