KOCHVILLE TOWNSHIP, MI (THECOUNT) — Joshua Rosebush has been identified as the suspect in a shooting that injured a Michigan police officer early Tuesday morning. He was taken into custody after a brief vehicle pursuit in Shiawassee County.
Rosebush, 29, fired on officers, they returned fire injuring the suspect. No officers were injured in the shootout.
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He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of unknown injuries.
Rosebush is accused of shooting an officer in the face overnight following a traffic stop in the area of Bay Road, near the Fashion Square Mall, in Saginaw, Michigan.
(ORIGINAL INFORMATION:) Michigan State Police say they’re seeking Rosebush, who may be operating a stolen vehicle.
He was last seen in a 2013 Ford Super Duty with the license plate DB 60703, reports Fox17Online.
Officials say the officer was shot in the face around 2 a.m. when he was attempting a traffic stop. The suspect then fled the scene.
Saginaw officials said that after being shot, the officer was able to place a call for help.
The unidentified officer’s current condition was described by officials as “somewhat stable.”
Authorities urged everyone to avoid the area of Bay Road & Fashion Square Boulevard, in Saginaw, as the investigation continues.
Anyone with possible information on the suspect and or his whereabouts should contact police at 911 immediately.
Saginaw is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Saginaw County. The city of Saginaw and Saginaw County are both located in the area known as Mid-Michigan or Central Michigan, source Wikipedia.