Man Fires Shotgun In MI Neighborhood, Damaging Homes, Cop Cars: Police

LAPEER COUNTY, MI — A 21-year-old man is facing charges after firing multiple shots in a Lapeer County neighborhood Saturday, damaging nearby homes and property, including two police cars, according to police.

Officers were called at 10:29 a.m. Saturday to a home in the 400 block of Bancroft, which is in the area of Van Dyke and Old M-21 in Imlay City, after receiving reports of a man firing a loaded shotgun in his backyard, according to police.

The gunfire struck the neighbor’s home and damaged surrounding property, according to police.

Officers arrived at the home within minutes of the 911 calls and confronted the gunman from a safe position, according to police.

Officers used "great restraint" as they tried to deescalate the situation with verbal commands and officer safety initiatives, according to police.

The gunman, whom officials believe was drunk, ignored officers commands and fired three more shots, according to police.

The shotgun then jammed and the man dropped it as officers approached him, according to police.

Officers arrested the gunman in connection with the shooting, according to police.

Keegan Gerard Jackman, of Imlay City, was charged with intentional discharge at a dwelling, attempted malicious destruction of property of an Imlay police car, malicious destruction of property of a Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office car, possession of a firearm under the influence and reckless discharge.

Jackman will likely undergo a mental health evaluation while housed at the Lapeer County Jail.

There were no injuries in the incident and police said there is no "further danger to the public at large."

Officials will evaluate the damage done to both patrol cars and likely seek restitution.

"The officer should be commended for his actions today in an incident that could have turned tragic for multiple families and residents and this incident ended with the best-case scenario," Imlay City Police Chief Brett D. Selby said. "If you or anyone in your immediate family is experiencing substance abuse issues and there is a firearm in the home, it is extremely important that we all do our part to be responsible with firearms."

Residents suffering from a mental health illness can contact the Lapeer County Community Mental Health at 810-667-0500 for help. People can also call the police and sheriff’s departments for assistance.