UPDATE THURSDAY AFTERNOON:
The stabbing victim has been identified as Foster Swift attorney Douglas Mielock.
Foster Swift shared the following statement with FOX 47 News:
"Foster Swift wants to address the unfortunate incident involving Foster Swift attorney Douglas Mielock, who was the victim of a random act of violence yesterday evening near Abbott and Lake Lansing Roads. His injuries did require surgery. Doug is currently recovering. Both Doug and his family are deeply grateful for the outpouring of care and concern from the community.
While the Mielock family and Foster Swift appreciates the care and support, they respectfully request privacy as Doug focuses on his recovery. We ask that any inquiries related to this incident be directed to our firm’s communications office at info@fosterswift.com.
Thank you for your understanding and respect for the family’s wishes. We will provide updates as appropriate."
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A quiet Wednesday afternoon turned chaotic when multiple gunshots rang out near the busy intersection of Abbot and Lake Lansing roads, leaving neighbors scrambling for information as police cordoned off the area.
- East Lansing Police responded to a theft call that escalated into a stabbing.
- Officers shot and killed a suspect who allegedly charged at them with a knife.
- The stabbing victim remains in critical condition at a local hospital.
WATCH
The incident began just after 6 p.m. when East Lansing police responded to reports of theft at a business near the intersection.
As police were en route, officers received another call saying the theft escalated into a stabbing according to East Lansing Police Chief Jen Brown. Brown said officers encountered the suspect before a shooting occurred.
"The suspect was observed running towards the officers on scene. Officers ordered the suspect to drop the knife multiple times but the suspect refused to cooperate," Brown said. "Officers responded to the threat by shooting the suspect. The suspect was evaluated by medical personnel on scene and was pronounced dead."
The stabbing victim was rushed to a local hospital where they remain in critical condition. Police have not released the names of anyone involved in the incident.
The officers who fired their weapons have been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure for officer-involved shootings.
For residents like Jackson Schuler and Ian Medina, who live nearby, the sudden police presence was jarring.
"And all of a sudden just on my way home I see maybe 20 cop cars zoom past me and I'm like 'what's going on'", Schuler said. "My phone had no service. I tried to listen in on the radio. I get here. [The roads are] all shut down."
Michigan State Police has taken over the investigation, as is standard protocol for officer-involved shootings. MSP Lieutenant Rene Gonzales said the probe is still in its early stages.
"This is a fresh investigation so our information is very minimal. At this time we're not releasing any additional due to the freshness of this investigation," Gonzales said.
Police emphasized there is no ongoing threat to public safety. Once the investigation is complete, findings will be forwarded to either the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office or the Michigan Attorney General's Office for review.
For Schuler and Medina, the violent incident transformed what should have been a peaceful evening.
"We were planning on taking a walk in this beautiful weather and now this whole day is kind of turned around," Schuler said
ORIGINAL STORY
The East Lansing Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing that led to an officer-involved shooting.
According to authorities officers responded to a business near Lake Lansing and Abbot roads at 6:06 p.m. regarding a theft. The situation evolved when a suspect stabbed an individual, prompting officers from the East Lansing Police Department to fire their weapons.
Authorities confirmed there is no outstanding threat to the public.
The Michigan State Police will conduct the investigation into the shooting, which is standard procedure for officer-involved shootings.
Officials plan to provide an update on the stabbing victim's condition and update the public on more information during a 9:30 p.m. press conference at the East Lansing Public Library, located at 950 Abbot Road.
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