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Sheriff Richard J. Behnke, reports that on 06/29/2019 at approximately 1200 hours his office was called to investigate a shooting at a residence in the 16000 block of Mason St. in Mason Township, Cass County Michigan. Initially, deputies spoke to the wife of the suspect stating he had threatened her with a gun and shot once inside the residence.


On scene, the suspect refused to come out to speak to deputies while many attempts to make contact with him were made. Deputies were advised that there were several other weapons inside the residence. The Warrant Service Team was called out for a standoff while more attempts were made to get the suspect to comply. Several cans of CS gas canisters were administered during the standoff. The suspect was taken into custody and lodged at the Cass County Jail. The suspects name is being withheld at this time until the investigation is completed.


Assisting agencies include Cass County Warrant Service Team, Cass County Marine Division, Dowagiac Police Department, Pokagon Tribal Police Department, Edwardsburg/Ontwa Township Police Department, SEPSA/Porter Fire and EMS.