Armed 17-year-old shot, killed by police in Flint

FLINT, MICH (Fox 2) – A 17-year-old man was shot and killed in Flint on Nov. 2 after a confrontation with Michigan State Police.

According to Michigan State Police, the teen was armed when he had “contact” with police. The MSP said the teenager ran from them when confronted, and was shot as he ran.

The shooting happened on Nov. 2 around 6:30 p.m. near Martin Luther King Avenue and Pasadena Avenue.

A loaded handgun was recovered at the scene.

The MSP 2nd District Special Investigation Unit and the MSP Crime Lab responded to the scene and are conducting a thorough investigation. In accordance with policy, the soldiers involved have been placed on leave. This is an open and ongoing investigation.