Suspect allegedly fired shots from his van through the window of an empty police car outside the Belding Police Department. Officer on duty gave chase, called in State police. Low-speed chase resulted in suspect stopping, being ordered out of van, and allegedly firing on officers. Belding Officer Jason Cooper cleared of wrongdoing. Suspect "not intentionally violent" according to family.
Victim's Name: Bernard Rowley
Agency Responsible: Belding Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Race: White
Date of Death: January 5, 2013
County: Ionia
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural