Workplace Violence in Almont: A Morning of Chaos

In Almont, a regular Wednesday morning turned chaotic when a man walked into a business and opened fire. The incident quickly escalated, involving multiple law enforcement agencies and ending with the suspect injured and in custody. The suspect, a 32-year-old from Columbus, Michigan, entered the business around 8:30 a. m. The exact motive remains unclear, but the consequences were immediate. One person was hurt and rushed to a nearby hospital. The suspect fled the scene, prompting a swift response from local police. A pursuit began when Imlay City Police spotted the suspect's vehicle on Interstate 69. Joined by Lapeer County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan State Police, officers chased the suspect until he stopped on a dirt road in Metamora Township. What happened next is still under investigation, but it involved a confrontation with two Lapeer County Sheriff deputies. The suspect was injured and taken to the hospital, where he remains under arrest and in stable condition. The incident left five patrol vehicles damaged, but no officers were hurt during the chase. Both deputies involved in the shooting are on administrative leave while the Michigan State Police investigate the officer-involved shooting. Meanwhile, the Almont Police Department is handling the investigation into the initial shooting at the business. As of now, the condition of the victim is unknown, and the suspect has not been publicly identified. Authorities have assured the public that there is no further threat. The situation highlights the dangers of workplace violence and the quick response of law enforcement in such critical moments.