Two dead including suspect after officer-involved shooting in Bangor Township

Sheriff Cunningham would like to notify the public and confirm that Bay County Sheriff Deputies were involved in an officer-involved shooting early this morning in Bangor Township.

An officer-involved shooting occurred early this morning in Bangor Township, and Bay County Sheriff Deputies were involved, as Sheriff Cunningham would want to make the public aware and confirm.

Deputies responded to a call for shots fired inside of Bangor Downs with a subject possibly shot.

When deputies arrived and entered the apartment they located a deceased subject.

They were then confronted by a suspect and faced with a deadly force situation.

The suspect is deceased and there is no known threat to the public.

No deputies were injured.

Per the Sheriff’s Office policy and procedures, a deputy was placed on paid administrative leave while the incident is being investigated.

The Michigan State Police is assisting in the investigation.

Sheriff Cunningham and the entire Bay County Sheriff’s Office would like to send thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in or affected by this incident.