UPDATE – but scroll down for more info 11-22-16 6:47 a.m.
We have been duly corrected in ref. to on our editorial opinion about an ambulance being rerouted.
We were corrected by the the head of the Chippewa EMS moments ago.
U.P.Breaking News believes what this paramedic supervisor said.
So -sorry our editorial opinion has changed and was mostly wrong.
I like to admit when we are wrong (editorial or not) – and scroll down to see why (editorial part) – its has nothing to do with the shooting – but the ambulance that had to be rerouted.
UPDATE 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016
M-28 has reopened following the chainsaw/gun battle.
UPDATE 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 M-28 Closure Update
Officials have called for two flatbed wreckers at the scene of the shooting on M-28 on the western edge of Chippewa County.
One wrecker for the wrecked MSP car – and the second wrecker for the wounded suspect’s vehicle.
Once the wreckers load the two vehicles on the flatbeds – the wreckers will be given an official MSP escort to the Michigan State Police – Sault Ste. Marie Post/Detachment.
This also means officials are getting a little bit closer to reopening the major east/west highway.
UPDATE – WITNESS TELLS WHAT HE SAW to U.P. Breaking News:
“There was a chainsaw running at the scene when we pulled up,” the witness says. A MSP “trooper went over and turned off the chainsaw.“
URGENT URGENT URGENT – Monday, Nov. 22, 2016- witness tells of chainsaw and suspect in bad shape in middle of highway.
A witness tells U.P. Breaking News:
“There was a chainsaw running at the scene when we pulled up,” the witness says.
“We were the first civilians at the seen,” the witness said.
“Perhaps he had that in hand threatening the troopers. Don’t know that for sure though. He had already been shot and was laying motionless in the middle of M 28 upon our arrival.”
U.P. Breaking News has also learned that officials are on the scene of another location involved in the incident – on Hungry Hollow Road.
Further the witness told U.P. Breaking News:
An “officer ran up and told us to turn around and leave,” the witness said. “Another trooper went over and turned off the chain saw.”
“The man was motionless and in cuffs when we arrived. Did see him move as we were leaving. Believe he was unconscious at first as his eyes were closed and he had a blank and frankly dead looking face.”
UPDATE URGENT URGENT:
Crime spree – that involved multiple vehicles crashes – allegedly preceded high speed chase and MSP shooting
By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433
(Sault Ste Marie, Michigan area) – About 11:06 p.m. tonight a Valley Med Flight helicopter took off from Newberry, Michigan with the police shooting victim and with Paramedics aboard.
Paramedics were working on the shooting victim as they lifted off from Newberry en-route to the landing pad at U.P. Health System-Marquette.
U.P. Breaking News was contacted early Tuesday (today – 11-22-16) by a witness who says he was first civilian on the scene after the police shooting (see his comments at end of our story in reader comments). That witness claims he saw the suspect laying in the middle of M-28 with gunshot wounds – and nearby a chainsaw.
Did he threaten cops with a chainsaw?
One of dozens and dozens of unknown questions.
We have been told the shooting victim’s first name is Josh and his family has been notified through various means. U.P. Breaking News has not yet confirmed his last name.
“Josh” was shot multiple times by a Michigan State Police trooper after going on alleged crime spree.
U.P. residents are lucky to have Valley Med Flight out of Escanaba that saves many lives in all weather.
Now our exclusive details about what led up to the shooting. We suspected these details were true but another source just came forward who is accurate – and has ties all over Chippewa County. But first even newer information:
OK we blew it – the head of Chippewa EMS says I am wrong with this editorial:
She says the ambulance was always on duty in their township and the detour was 10 miles – furthermore she says it did not inconvenience the paramedics or put anyone in danger for many reasons. She had a reasonable set of facts – and we believe her:
EDITORIAL – MADDENING – SHAME SHAME SHAME – The Chippewa EMS ambulance needed to get back on duty fast last night – because of emergency coverage issues.
The ambulance requested to go through the roadblock on m-28 – but troopers apparently did not want paramedics seeing what was happening or what they were doing on the scene – and that ambulance took a detour of a couple hours to get back to serve the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie. This ambulance could have gone through without messing up the crime scene (many ways) but it was kept secret. This is horrendous.
Sadly U.P. Breaking News has noticed a certain arrogance by some high-ranking MSP on east end of U.P. – and it is hard to understand – and very suspicious! While their counterparts in other areas are open and honest about things. It reminds me of the cowboy cops days in Georgia – now that MSP has shot two people in eastern U.P. in past few months.
This (Monday) afternoon, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department and MSP were dispatched to an address on Hungry Hollow Road for a guy named “Josh” that had recently been released from rehab where he had undergone treatment for meth.
We have not confirmed Josh’s last name and the may not be from the area.
“Josh” had allegedly smashed into several cars with his white Dodge truck.
There was a weapon involved, as he was highly agitated and unstable.
At that point Chippewa County Central Dispatch was attempting to get further information.
Before police arrived it was determined that the suspect “Josh,” was at his parents house and had smashed into their vehicles with his truck. Not clear if drugs or alcohol were involved.
“The weapon involved was a gun that his father was threatening him with, to leave the property,” our source says.
It is possible that “Josh” may have smashed some windows on the home.
Josh left before the police arrived and the father put his gun away.
We have no reports the suspect was armed when shot – however he was allege3dly throwing objects out of his car like tools during a crazy high speed chase on snowy highways.
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Update 1o p.m. 11-21-16
MDOT and local road commissions are deciding what traffic to send where – including trucks. M-28 will be closed at least all night.
So prepare for varying detours. Several detours have been set up on both ends of the police shooting scene.
By Greg Peterson
Update 8:30 p.m. 11-21-16
URGENT – MDOT please call the MSP or Chippewa County Central Dispatch – urgent!
M-28 closed in Chippewa County from Hulbert Corners to M-123 (traffic rerouted down to U.S. 2)
All Luce county deputies and auxiliary deputies have been called into work to assist with traffic control after this high speed chase and shooting in Chippewa County
Previous stories:
100 MPH high speed chase ends in with MSP shooting the suspect in Chippewa County; MSP trooper with minor injuries
By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433
(Sault Ste Marie, Michigan area) – Michigan State Police have shot one person and a veteran MSP trooper received minor injuries during a wild 100 MPH high speed chase that just ended in Chippewa County.
The location the chase ended with shots is M-28 about one mile east of Hulbert Corners. No doubt the roads were slippery at some point during the brief chase.
Two people are hurt including the suspect who was shot by a Michigan State Police trooper.
No names have been released – and a long investigation has just started closing the highway.
A second ambulance has been requested as mutual aid in Newberry to help a Michigan State Police trooper who has ruptured eardrum due to the wild shooting and chase.
“We are going to have to shut down M-28,” said an officer on the scene.
Numerous MSP supervisors and detectives are converging on thew scene along with other law enforcement.
“The suspect is down,” said one officer.
The suspect “has multiple gunshot wounds,” said a paramedic. The trooper “is in stable condition.”
One MSP car was heavily damaged in the chase during which gunshots were fired and the suspect allegedly threw tools and other object at police 3was driving about 100 MPH.
Two people are down at least one seriously shot during wild high speed chase
The suspect is a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers had been watching the man before the chase – it seems like he was wanted.
“MSP shot him,” said one officer.
The MSP veteran whose has minor injuries reported that his car received heavy damage when rammed by the suspects’ vehicle.
MSP car/unit needs to be towed after numerous photos are taken and the scene documented. The chase last about 5 to 10 minutes.
Upper Peninsula Breaking News by Greg Peterson 
There was a chain saw running at the seen when we pulled up. We were the first civilians at the seen. Perhaps he had that in hand threatening the troopers. Don’t know that for sure though. He had already been shot and was laying motionless in the middle of M 28 upon our arrival.
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Thank you very much – did not hear that. Can you provide more details and photo if poss? I do appreciate your help
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No photos. Officer ran up and told us to turn around and leave. Another trooper went over and turned off the chain saw. The man was motionless and in cuffs when we arrived. Did see him move as we were leaving. Believe he was unconscious at first as his eyes were closed and he had a blank and frankly dead looking face. That’s all I’ve got for ya.
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WOW THANK YOU oops caps on
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Driving through now road is open.
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While I appreciate you correcting yourself in regards to the ambulance having to be re routed your reporting on this incident is ridiculous! Your so fast to sensationalize your story and try to make the police look bad. You sir are a joke of a reporter and most of your information is mis leading and inaccurate to say the least. Try reporting real facts or even writing complete paragraphs.
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That was editorial – and you are silly. Don’t fake it man – my facts were not wrong!!!
I know a set up when I see it because you can not prove your point – not even a little bit – have a beautiful day – and please do not let my accurate stories freak you out
And you see know one else has any
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It was not a correction on route – it was editorial – boy you must have rocks for brains – but I luv ya anyway/.
Even tho you can not understand one simple thing – editorial bozo
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Why do cops look bad – he had chainsaw goof ball
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Trying to make the cops look bad by saying they weren’t letting the ambulance through. No kidding the ambulance didn’t drive through. It’s a crime scene and there was no emergency. But you were too quick to jump to conclusions instead of investigating the facts. I agree with the above your reporting is a joke. Sorry not sorry
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You do not understand the details.
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You just do not understand Mr. Hendrix – and why do you jump to conclusions – tell me any factual errors. You can’t can you – the rest is opinion. So you have the right to your opinion and I love it even if I disagree. Thankyou – and I do mean it – not kidding around
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Please Rick – even tho you may not understand issues – you are a human with a right to an opinion even if intentionally misinformed – smile – y’all crack me up with this stuff. never argue facts – weak
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I’m quoting YOUR article here. You said the detour tools HOURS which was clearly wrong!!!!! There EMS director said the detour was only 10 miles which is nowhere near your report of extra hours to get around. There’s your factual error sir…sensationalism reporting at its best
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Do yo understand difference between editorial and a news story – lets start with basics.
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Maybe if the local cops and officials were better at explaining to people everyone wouldn’t have to speculate. I appreciated the word getting out that people could be in danger
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Little do you know I’m very very informed about this incident. Funny reading your version of what occurred haha thanks for the laughs idiot
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No problem – our pleasure – why do you hate the truth so much? I will defend your right not to know anything – but I will continue to report the truth – the tapes are next
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It’s safe to say, somethings off, this is the only place Iam hearing of this. All the news channels are not reporting it…hmmm..maybe the reporter is on , to something!
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Thank you
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Looks like a Glock is a better weapons than a Stihl.
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yep – just thinking don’t bring a running chainsaw to a gun fight
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WHEN THE NEWS IS NOT ON MAIN STREAM YOU CAN BET THEY DON’T WANT IT THERE FOR A REASON .WHY DOES THE COPS HAVE NONE LETHAL WEAPONS,THEY ONLY USE THERE GUN.
12 GA. SHOTGUNS WITH SAND BAGS WORK WONDERS WITHOUT KILLING.
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We agrere. Police need to start using non deadly force – It is not anti-cop to point out that readily available non deadly force has long long been needed – but I do not blame the cop on the street
I put the blood of the two completely innocent U.P. men killed in their homes (only guilty of depression) every cop boss ion the U.P. – and their respective bean-counters whether on local or stat6e level – (yes for just this type case- and certainly when you enter as person’s home who is depressed) I have been begging police for more tactical use – readily available use –
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michigan has now caught-up with the brutality of the worst police states, (something to be proud of eh”) which is unnecessary, but profitable to the authoritarian state; “FEAR ME” is the message. the whole nation is a spoiled tyrannical monster “out of control” POLICE PRISON WELFARE STATE. WHAT’S NEXT? “GOD HELP US”
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