GEORGETOWN TWP, Mich. — A man is dead following an deputy-involved shooting on Saturday.
The Ottawa County Sheriff's says they were responding to a complaint about a man with a weapon at the end of River Avenue in Georgetown Township. They say he was threatening to kill other people, as well as himself.
While in contact with the man, a deputy with Ottawa County discharged their firearm, striking him. Paramedics attempted aid, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office has turned the investigation over to Michigan State Police. The deputy involved was placed on administrative leave. Both actions are protocol for an officer involved shooting, officials say.
The name of the man is not being released at this time.
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