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Deputies: Suspect dead, victim injured in domestic assault-related incident

Deputies said a 73-year-old woman's son attacked her with a knife and then took his own life this weekend.
Credit: 13 ON YOUR SIDE

OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — A suspect is dead and a victim is injured following a domestic assault-related incident in Grand Haven Township, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. 

Deputies said they were called to the area of Retreat Drive around 3:55 p.m. on Sunday. 

When they arrived, deputies said they found the victim, a 73-year-old woman, with injuries. She was treated at the scene and then taken to the hospital for further treatment. 

Deputies said the suspect in the incident, a 38-year-old man, is dead. 

OCSO said there is no threat to the public, however, the incident is under investigation. 

The sheriff's office said Monday morning the older victim was the man's mother. Detectives said they found the man with apparent self-inflicted knife wounds. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, know there is help available to you. The Michigan Crisis Access Line offers 24/7 help and answers calls to 988. You can also text 988 for help.

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