A Michigan State Police trooper fired shots at a 58-year-old man who presented a firearm during an incident that left the man in stable condition at a Muskegon Township hospital.

The trooper is now on administrative leave as the investigation proceeds.

MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Michigan State Police (MSP) are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Muskegon Township Monday evening that left a man hospitalized and a trooper placed on administrative leave.

According to MSP, the incident happened around 7 p.m. at a residence on South Sheridan Avenue. Muskegon Township Police Department originally responded to the scene after receiving a report of an armed, suicidal man.

Upon [troopers] arrival, a subject did present a firearm and a trooper did return fire, striking that subject.

Detective Lt. Ian Fields with MSP's Fifth District provided the statement in a Tuesday press release.

The 58-year-old man was taken to a local hospital for treatment. MSP said he is currently in stable condition. No law enforcement officers or community members were injured in the incident.

Here is what we know about the shooting:

• The incident occurred Monday evening around 7 p.m. at a residence on South Sheridan Avenue in Muskegon Township
• Muskegon Township Police Department was first called out for an armed, suicidal man
• Michigan State Police responded to the scene
• The man was seen standing inside the residence while holding a gun
• The man presented the gun and a trooper fired, striking the man
• The man was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition
• No law enforcement members or community members were injured
• The MSP trooper who shot the man has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation

MSP said the Fifth District Investigative Response Team is investigating the incident.

Once the investigation is complete, it will be submitted to the Michigan Department of Attorney General for review.

Timeline of events:

• April 6, 2026 at approximately 7 p.m. — Muskegon Township Police Department receives call about armed, suicidal man
• Multiple law enforcement agencies respond, including Michigan State Police
• Troopers arrive on scene and find the man holding a gun
• The man presents the firearm and a trooper returns fire, striking the subject
• The man is transported to a local hospital

MSP said there is no ongoing threat to the public. They asked people to stay clear of the area while they investigate.

The trooper who fired the shot is on administrative leave, as is policy. Once the investigation is complete, it will be submitted to the Michigan Department of Attorney General for review.

Sources:

• Michigan State Police press release
• WZZM 13
• FOX 17 Online