Lapeer Co. deputies released from hospital after officer-involved shooting

BROWN CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - Two Lapeer County deputies have been released from the hospital after one was shot and another sustained non-life-threatening injuries while executing a warrant.

At 9:22 a.m. on March 9, two uniformed deputies and a detective from the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Willis Road near Brown City Road to locate Robert Charles Raymond, 47, of Imlay City, on a felony criminal sexual conduct warrant, according to Michigan State Police.

The preliminary investigation shows the homeowner was at the residence and allowed deputies to check the premise for the suspect.

Upon opening the door of a detached outbuilding, the suspect fired upon the officers with a gun, striking one deputy multiple times, MSP said. The other deputy returned fire, striking the suspect.

The deputy was transported to Marlette Hospital and then flown to Hurley Medical Center where he was listed in stable condition. The second deputy was not shot but was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital.

The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Police said there were no suspects at large and there was no threat to the community at the time of the incident.

On March 11, state police said the two Lapeer County deputies were released from the hospital and are resting at home.

The incident remains under investigation. When the investigation is completed, it will be given to the Lapeer County Prosecutor’s Office for review.