ELLIS TWP., Mich. (WWJ) -- A Northern Michigan man was shot and killed by Cheboygan County Sheriff's deputies after authorities say he attacked them with a hatchet.
One deputy was injured in the incident just before noon on Thursday at a home in Ellis Twp., which is located just north of Wolverine along I-75.
According to the sheriff's office, deputies were asked by a family member to check on a woman in the home. The family member had received a text message from the woman says that she was "in trouble" with someone in the home, and she needed help.
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When deputies arrived and entered the house, they were immediately attacked by a man armed with a hatchet, officials said.
After one of the officers was struck by the weapon, the deputies responded "in accordance with departmental policy and training," the sheriff's office stated, shooting the assailant.
The man was prounounced dead a the scene.
The wounded deputy was taken to a hospital in Petoskey for treatment, and is expected to make a full recovery.
Sheriff Dale Clarmont said this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.
Officials said the man was "known to" the woman who called for help, but their relationship is unclear.
Michigan State Police are assisting with the investigation, which is ongoing. No names or further details were released.
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