SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) – A 19-year-old man died after a shooting in Saginaw on Friday evening, which led to a police chase that injured two Michigan State Police troopers.
Police say the shooting was reported around 10:30 p.m. in the area of Bay Street and Congress Avenue near Saginaw’s downtown area. The suspects allegedly shot a 19-year-old man, who died at an area hospital.
Officers from the Saginaw Police Department were on patrol nearby when the shooting happened and quickly spotted the suspects’ vehicle fleeing the scene. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the suspects sped away.
Michigan State Police joined Saginaw police in the chase through the city of Saginaw and into Buena Vista Township. The pursuit ended when the suspects drove into a field near Holland Road and Outer Drive, causing their vehicle to become disabled.
Two suspects took off on foot through the field with Saginaw police and Michigan State Police continuing to chase them. Authorities captured and arrested both suspects at the scene.
Neither suspect was identified Saturday because they hadn’t appeared in court for arraignment. Police did not release any information about a possible motive for the shooting.
Two Michigan State Police troopers sustained minor injuries during the foot chase. They were treated and released from an area hospital and are expected to make a full recovery.
The Saginaw Major Case Unit, which includes detectives from the Saginaw Police Department and Michigan State Police, is continuing to investigate the deadly shooting.
Anyone with information about the incident should call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-422-JAIL or click here for Michigan’s crime tip line.
