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MSP investigation into fatal deputy shooting completed

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An update in the investigation of the death of an Eaton Rapids man who was shot and killed by police last month.

State police say it's investigation into the shooting is now complete.

A report will be turned over to the prosecutor's office once the medical examiner and toxicology reports are finished.

64-year-old Robert Smith was killed November 28 after running from his house when two deputies tried to serve him a warrant.

Police say Smith rammed the deputies' vehicles, injuring one of them, before the deputies shot and killed him.

Investigators say Smith did not open fire.