Gladwin County Shooting Suspect Shot and Killed

A shooting in Gladwin County ended with a gunman dead early Thursday morning.

Police shot and killed him.

It all started before 4 Thursday morning.

Police got a report of a man walking down Shock Road near Dale Road with a rifle — shooting randomly.

When deputies arrived on scene, he opened fire at the cruiser.

He blew out a tire, but the deputy was not hurt.

9&10’s Cody Boyer has been following the shooting all morning.

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A terrifying scene in a quiet country neighborhood.

Deputies were called around 3:40 Thursday morning to a man shooting gun, walking down the road.

"When they seen the man, the man leveled the rifle at the patrol car and opened fire. The patrol car was disabled. The deputies put it in reverse and the suspect fled the scene," says Lt. David Kaiser, Michigan State Police.

The man ran into his house.

His wife was inside.

Troopers say the man began shooting randomly from his house with his high-powered rifle.

Then state troopers and deputies formed a perimeter — awaiting backup.

"It was at this time the man exited again on the backside on the back porch, taking his high-powered rifle and approaching aggressively towards troopers. It was at this time the officers shot the suspect to stop the threat," says Lt. Kaiser.

Neighbor Joe Stube says, "Had a tough life. Had a tough row to ho."

Joe Stube’s farm is just up the road.

Lights from police cars lit up the area outside his home.

Joe says he knew the suspect for years.

He says the suspect had been struggling with troubles for a long time.

Something like this happening here is shattering news.

"Thoughts and prayers really go out to his mom. She is going to have a tough time. It’s just sad."

Troopers still have the area in front of his home on Shock Road blocked off.

They know his identity — but are notifying his family.

Coming up on 9&10 News at 5 and 6, learn more about the suspect from those who knew him and his family, who say his long roots in the community led to this violent end.

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Breaking: The suspect in a shooting incident in Gladwin County has been shot and killed by police.

Troopers say they responded to reports of a man walking outside with a gun, firing shots near Shock Road near Dale Road just outside of Beaverton.

When Gladwin County Sheriff’s deputies arrived, the suspect fired at the patrol car and blew out the tire.

Troopers say while deputies attempted to reverse down the road the gunman went inside his home.

They say while inside the home, the suspect was firing his gun randomly in all directions. Troopers say there are many homes in the area and the suspect put everyone in the area in danger.

After a short time, the suspect emerged from his home and began walking towards police with his gun aimed at them.

That’s when troopers say a member of the crisis team fired a single shot at the suspect and killed him.

Troopers say the suspect’s wife was home at the time, but they do not believe she was being held hostage.

The name of the deceased gunman has not yet been released.

We have a crew on the scene working to bring you the latest on the situation.