BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. — A Tennessee man was shot and killed by a police officer near St. Joseph Monday night.
Police say St. Joseph Township officers were performing a welfare check on a 42-year-old semi-truck driver from Tennessee. The man allegedly drove his truck into the patrol car, then crashed into a nearby home.
The driver then ran from the scene. Officers followed, and after a "violent altercation," an officer shot the driver.
He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
The involved officer sustained minor injuries. He has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing.
The Michigan State Police is handling the investigation.
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