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Man shot, killed by state troopers near Muskegon

The suspect died at the scene. Neither of the troopers were injured, according to authorities.

MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — UPDATE April 5, 1:55 p.m.: New information was provided by the Michigan State Police (MSP) regarding the shooting on Monday.

Police have identified the suspect that was killed as 37-year-old Joseph Miller of Muskegon.

Police responded to a 911 call from a female resident who had barricaded herself in a locked bedroom at her home. The suspect was reported to have been moving around the house when two MSP troopers arrived on the scene.

Police say when the troopers arrived, the suspect exited the home, produced a firearm and gunfire was exchanged with the officers.

The officers, who were unharmed, shot and killed Miller.

An autopsy of the suspect is scheduled for Tuesday.

This incident remain open pending further investigation, lab analysis, and prosecutor's review.

ORIGINAL STORY: A man was shot and killed by Michigan State Police troopers Monday afternoon.

Police say two troopers with the Grand Rapids Post responded to a report of a breaking and entering in the 2000 block of Sugaridge Drive in Laketon Township. While troopers investigated, a male suspect exited the home and drew a firearm.

Both troopers drew their firearms and shot at the suspect, striking and killing him at the scene.

Neither of the troopers were injured during this incident, and both have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing.

Detectives from the MSP 7th District Special Investigation Section are investigating the shooting.

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