Jackson Sheriff’s detectives arrest 14-time convicted felon for having gun

Kate Holloway
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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Jackson County Office of the Sheriff says it has arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of involvement in several Jackson County shootings.

The unidentified man has 14 prior felony convictions, including seven for firearms-related crimes, making him ineligible to possess a firearm, the department said.

In Wednesday’s arrest, police said a man they believed was involved in other area shootings was seen leaving a Summit Township home that was under surveillance.

Detectives approached the man and took him into custody. Detectives said they found a loaded .45 caliber handgun in his waistband.

Deputies confiscated this gun from a suspect who has 7 prior weapons convictions. (Photo/Jackson County Sheriff’s Office)
Deputies confiscated this gun from a suspect who has 7 prior weapons convictions. (Photo/Jackson County Sheriff’s Office)

Officials are seeking charges through the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office of carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

The sheriff’s office continues to investigate the Jackson County shootings, with help from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety.

Anyone who wants more information on the case should call Sheriff Gary Schuette at 517-768-7924.

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