Bernard Rowley Killed by Belding Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
M-44 and Hawley Highway
Mapping Police Violence:

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

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