An intense manhunt ensued following an officer-involved shooting in Hillsdale County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) reported the incident occurred near Beecher Road and Lamb Road, where a Hillsdale County Deputy was shot and subsequently transported to the hospital. Later, they provided an update on the suspect.
UDPATE: Suspect being sought for the shooting of the Hillsdale Deputy is Eric Michael Fiddler, his is a white male, 5'10, 190 lbs with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him do not approach and contact 911. pic.twitter.com/a07z85tnOt [1]
— MSP First District (@MSPFirstDist) June 27, 2024 [2]
The Michigan State Police released an additional update that the suspect was in custody and there was no longer a threat to the public.
Suspect Fiddler has been located and there’s no longer a threat to the public. An update with additional information and details will be posted shortly. Additionally, a public information officer will be unseen shortly to speak with the media with details. pic.twitter.com/S95bDXPqrX [3]
— MSP First District (@MSPFirstDist) June 27, 2024 [4]
News 10 [5] journalists on the scene reported hearing several gunshots during the search, but it is currently unknown if anyone was hit.