Police respond to home invasion

Blackman-Leoni Township public safety officers investigate an armed home invasion Friday, Dec. 23, that resulted in a shooting on Winifred Street in Blackman Township.

(MLive Media Group)

BLACKMAN TWP., MI - Police are continuing to search for an intruder believed to have been shot when he entered the home of an elderly man on Winifred Street.

As of Tuesday morning, he had not been found, Blackman-Leoni Township public safety Deputy Director Christoper Boulter wrote in an email.

A man fired at least four times Friday night at the intruder, said to be armed with a knife, and the man fled with the homeowner's gun and pickup truck.

Police believe the shooting was justified. "Someone came into his home, was armed with a knife, and assaulted him. He does not have a duty to retreat, and he was defending himself," Boulter wrote.

The two struggled and the homeowner went by Jackson Community Ambulance to Henry Ford Allegiance Health with what Boulter said were facial injuries.

Police initially were called about 9:40 p.m. to the home north of W. Argyle Street.

A neighbor said the homeowner lives alone and fears he will be robbed.

Police were searching for a gray or silver 2006 Chevrolet Silverado with a crew cab and Michigan handicap license plate No. B4040, Sgt. Ralph Vanheyningen said.

The man is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees the truck was advised to stay clear of the vehicle and call 911.