DEARBORN HEIGHTS (WWJ) -- A Dearborn Heights man is in the hospital, and under arrest, after he was shot by police Tuesday night.
The Dearborn Heights Police Department said they were called to an apartment complex, near Cherry Hill and John Daly roads, for a domestic disturbance around 11:45 p.m. on July 6.
The suspect -- who was inside an apartment -- allegedly pointed a gun at an officer.
The officer then fired at the apartment.
It's alleged that the man refused to come out of the apartment after the shooting, prompting a standoff.
Police negotiators made contact with him and confirmed that he had been injured, officials said.
He eventually surrendered to police and was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a minor injury.
“Our officers were placed in a life threatening situation last night and responded with the training and restraint that keeps our community safe,” said Chief Mike Guzowski, in a statement. “I am grateful this incident ended without further injury to our officers or residents, and I want to thank our force and our neighboring partners for their professionalism under extremely difficult circumstances.”
The officer involved in the shooting will be placed on leave while the shooting is investigated.
No names were released.
