Koylton Township, Mich. (WNEM) — A shootout in Tuscola County ended with one man dead and a sergeant injured.

Michigan State Police troopers and a sergeant from the Caro post responded to a residence to pick up a 54-year-old man on a mental health order signed by a judge.

According to the investigation, MSP personnel arrived at the scene at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, and encountered the man in a car. During the encounter, the man had a weapon and shots were fired.

The sergeant was shot in the hand. He was treated at a hospital and released. The 54-year-old man died at the scene.

The Michigan State Police Investigative Response Team and the MSP Crime Lab responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

The troopers at the scene were placed on paid administrative leave under MSP po

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