Suspect points gun at officers, shot during arrest attempt on Belle Isle, sheriff's office says

BELLE ISLE (WXYZ) — A suspect was shot by officers on Monday after reportedly pointing a gun at law enforcement during an arrest attempt on Belle Isle.

According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect failed to appear in court on a criminal sexual conduct charge. Since the suspect was on a tether, the sheriff's office tether unit tracked him to a wooded swampy area behind the golf course along the canal, officials say.

VIDEO: Wayne County Sheriff's spokesperson provides an update following the shooting:

Scott Gatti, Chief of Operations with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, said officers called his name and he turned with what appeared to be a 9mm long gun pointed at them. Gatti said they fired in self defense.

The suspect was pulled from the water and officers rendered aid, according to the sheriff’s office.

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The investigation has been turned over to Michigan State Police.

MSP said the suspect is in stable condition and that there were no injuries to the public or police.