Deputy shot in hand during arrest in Cutlerville

Kent County Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young says a deputy was shot in the hand while attempting to arrest a homicide suspect in Cutlerville.

The incident happened around 2 p.m. on Sunbrook Street SE, near 76TH Street and Eastern Avenue.

LaJoye-Young says deputies were called to the area for a welfare check and found a man dead inside the home they were investigating.

A suspect arrived at the home as detectives were investigating.

As an officer approached the vehicle, they noticed a rifle in the car.

Officials say there was a struggle over the rifle and the suspect fired the gun.

The deputy was taken to the hospital with an injury to the hand.

The suspect is in custody.

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