Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting involving a Dearborn police officer inside the Dearborn police station over the weekend.
It happened on Sunday afternoon when investigators say a man walked into the lobby of the police station and tried to fire a gun at an officer inside the station.
The shooting and motive are still under investigation, but police say the suspect has a history of mental illness.
Tense moments at the station happened around 3:30 p.m. when a 33-year-old man parked his car outside of the department and walked in with a gun.
MSP said in an update on Monday morning that the suspect walked into the lobby and looked around.
When an officer behind the desk approached the window, MSP said the suspect pulled out a pistol from his pocket and engaged the officer, but the firearm malfunctioned.
MSP said that the suspect tried to fix the malfunction, but the officer shot the suspect, and the weapon was stolen earlier in the day.
"What I want to make very clear is that I extend my sincerest condolences to the individual who lost his life here," Police Chief Issa Shahin said.
Police recovered a 9mm hand-gun at the scene. The man later passed away at the hospital from his injuries.
Police say this appears to be an isolated incident, and no officers were hurt in the shooting.
"I know there are many questions that you'll have and in the coming days, I hope there are more answers," Shahin added.
The front lobby of the police station remains closed and police have set up a temporary office on the side of the building.
