FROM MARQUETTE POLICE:
On 06/02/2026 at approximately 9:14pm the Marquette Police Department responded to 616 W. Baraga Ave. Apt. 1 for a 911 call reporting a disturbance between multiple subjects.
Upon arrival officers located a male with apparent gunshot wounds inside the apartment. A second male was located in the apartment with minor injuries.
Initial information received was that the suspect had fled the scene in a vehicle. The suspect was apprehended in the City of Negaunee by the Michigan State Police following a traffic crash.
The two victims and the suspect were transported to UPHS-Marquette for treatment of injuries. All subjects involved were known to each other and it was an isolated incident.
The suspect remains in custody and there are no further threats to the community. The investigation is ongoing and further information will be released at a later date.
Assisting with this incident was the Northern Michigan University Police Department, Michigan State Police, Marquette County Sheriff’s Office, Negaunee Police Department, Marquette City Fire, and UPHS
FROM MICHIGAN STATE POLICE:
was an increased police presence late Tuesday in the area of the Krist gas station on US-41 in Negaunee as Michigan State Police personnel, along with assisting law enforcement agencies, complete an investigation.
There is no current danger to the public.
Assisting fire departments remain on scene as final fire extinguishment efforts wrap up.
Tuesday night, according to preliminary information, an alleged shooting was reported in the City of Marquette. The incident is actively being investigated by the Marquette Police Department. Details regarding the shooting remain under investigation; however, a suspect description was issued to local law enforcement agencies requesting assistance in locating an individual who reportedly fled the scene.
The suspect was quickly located driving a vehicle by an on-duty MSP trooper and sergeant from the Negaunee Post. Both MSP members were operating fully marked patrol vehicles when they attempted to stop the suspect, but the suspect fled.
A vehicle pursuit ensued, resulting in the suspect crashing into the fuel pumps at the Krist gas station, located at 341 US-41, Negaunee. The crash ended the pursuit; however, it also caused a large fire at the gas station.
Troopers were able to safely take the suspect into custody. No members of the public or law enforcement personnel were injured in the crash or the subsequent fire.
The suspect is being evaluated for reported minor injuries.
Following medical clearance, the adult male suspect will be lodged in the Marquette County Jail on multiple felony charges. Pending arraignment, the suspect’s name is not being released. MSP will continue to partner with the Marquette Police Department and the Marquette County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigations continue.
US-41 between Baldwin Avenue and Teal Lake Avenue remains closed to traffic while the investigation is completed. MSP asks the public to avoid the area while the fire is finished being put out and subsequent investigative efforts take place.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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