SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers are continuing to look for an at large suspect they say shot a rifle at police cruisers and set multiple cruisers on fire early Wednesday morning at the Sault Ste. Marie post.
The suspect involved in this incident is described as a white male wearing camouflage. He is driving this silver Honda CRV. He was last seen heading southbound on I-75 Business Loop. pic.twitter.com/2knAuvzn9a
— MSP Eighth District (@MSPEighthDist) September 6, 2023
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MSP officials in Sault Ste. Marie reported that around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday that the suspect set multiple cruisers ablaze at the post, although no officers were in the cruisers during that time. Troopers say the suspect then fired several rounds from a rifle.
The suspect was wearing full camouflage clothing and driving a sliver Honda CRV. He is still at large and considered armed and dangerous.
As of 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, local schools had gone into lockdown with police presence at the schools. Classes continued as normal.
In addition, police are reaching out to anyone in the area between 3 Mile Road and M-80 on M-129 who may have home surveillance cameras. Officials are asking them to check activity from 3:15am and into the morning for any suspicious activity or the suspect vehicle (Silver Honda CRV).
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sault Post at (906) 632-2217 or 911.
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