Updated: Novi Police Officer Involved in Shooting in Detroit

A Novi police officer was involved in the shooting of a suspect in Detroit Thursday morning that was part of a coordinated investigation.

According to a press release from the City of Novi, for the last several weeks, investigators from the Novi Police Department have been working on a joint investigation with the United States Secret Service regarding the fraudulent purchase of several thousands of dollars of auto parts from metro Detroit car dealerships.

At approximately 9 a.m. Thursday morning, investigators participated in a coordinated operation involving the delivery of auto parts to the suspects in the vicinity of Warren Road and Grandville Street in northwest Detroit. Once the transaction was completed, the officers announced their presence and intent to arrest.

One of the suspects surrendered immediately and was taken into custody. The second suspect entered his vehicle and attempted to run over a Novi Police Detective who was on an adjacent sidewalk abutting a building. In fear for his life, the detective discharged his duty weapon to stop the threat, the press release states.

The suspect remained in the vehicle, fled the scene, and was pursued by assisting marked patrol units from the Michigan State Police. The suspect ultimately crashed his vehicle in the area of Piedmont Street and Plymouth Road. He then fled on foot and was apprehended by Michigan State Police Troopers.

The suspect was transported to an area hospital where he is being treated for gunshot wounds. No other injuries were reported during this incident.

The ongoing criminal investigation is being pursued by the Novi Police Department and the Secret Service. The officer involved shooting is being investigated by the Detroit Police Department.