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ELPD responds to a reported stabbing that led to an officer-involved shooting

East Lansing police shoot a suspect following a stabbing at a local business
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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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